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It sounds in alignment with your stated goal up top. You are putting in the work and being rewarded with knowledge. First layer adhesion and various orientation to manage supports or overhangs are the learning rewards for the hobby that said its up to you on what you want to get out of it. I promise the nicer printers struggle when you push them too. I know people that bought expensive printers to print a few pla items and quit at the first few issues. It sounds to me like you are on a great learning curve. Depends a lot on why you picked 3d printing.