A fallen giant—Adobe is stuck in the past with predatory pricing. Avoid.
Adobe is a prime example of a great company with an even bigger downfall. Today, I cannot recommend them at all. In the beginning, learning Photoshop and later Lightroom was an essential step if you wanted to be a professional graphic editor or photographer. Over time, however, the software changed from something you owned to something you rent. Today, their model feels like daylight robbery, forcing users into bundles and products they don't need, or that have been vastly outperformed by the competition. It is no longer worth falling into this company's trap. Nobody in their right mind will demand that you know these tools if you are proficient in newer, better alternatives. If an employer still forces you to use them, it might even be time to look for a different company for your future. Adobe is dead; sadly, they just haven’t realized it yet. 1 star.