There's a lot to be said for everyone using the same program for similar tasks. Most of the advanced Excel users I know, and even myself to an extent, only do what we do now because we started using Excel at a basic level and learned more of its functionality as we went, and as needed. It's much easier to start off in the swallow end of Excel then work your way up to the deep end than it is to be stuck in a separate paddling pool and then thrown into the deep water to advance beyond a certain arbitrary level.
Another benefit is that one program being used by all levels makes it easier for advanced users to help less advanced users. Can you imagine trying to help a less advanced user in their paddling pool spreadsheet when you're used to something much more powerful that probably bears only superficial resemblance to it?
Another benefit is that one program being used by all levels makes it easier for advanced users to help less advanced users. Can you imagine trying to help a less advanced user in their paddling pool spreadsheet when you're used to something much more powerful that probably bears only superficial resemblance to it?