I found it quite fun. The only "warnings" I'd make are that the level off on a 22 departure is quick and needs to be accurate because of arriving ac flying 1000' above for the circling app, and the possibility of runway incursions (there have been many in the past, but the airport has gone to great lengths to reduce the risks now).
It also helps to be aware of the sea breeze effect that is usually present; tower wind reports are usually something like 340/10, but until you descend through about 200', you'll have 160/20, so be prepared to reverse your drift correction a little before the flare. Hardly exiting, but useful to know.
The Oktet departure is a great SID for practicing your raw data manual flying, if you're in a glass cockpit aircraft.