Using modern C++ everyday, that’s how I feel looking at C++98 code ;-)
I use it everyday, and I'm still very eager to stop using it due to its growing complexity.
I'm trying to gradually replace C++ with Rust as my primary language, but it's still a lot easier to get a well-paying job in C++ than in Rust.
Rust is both more complex and uglier than modern C++. If your complaint is having to learn new stuff, then Rust isn't the solution.
i’m not disagreeing with you (i’m learning rust, so don’t have a strong opinion yet) but am curious how you feel that way?
That's how I felt looking at C++17 deduction guides, and that's even though I've actually been using C++. If you haven't seen them yet you should check them out ;)