I am also transitioning to modo but it has a steep learning curve and a lot of depth. Hexagon is simple and very straight forward, which is it's charm. Sure, modo is a lot more powerful, but I am a lot more comfortable with Hexagon at this stage. I have had modo for six months more or less and I am just beginning to tap in to it's real power. But boy, does it take time. Working full time and having a family does not aid much on this endeavor (5 year old boy and 3 year old girl).