After all that hop into the old 206 and realise why they are more versatile and less fatiguing.
"The slave that thinks he is free is the best slave."
The OH-6A got me started in helicopters so I understand what you are feeling. Enjoy your flight in the 500! There are those of us who still fly for the love of flying and not because the proper endorsement will lead to a position of great wealth and high esteem. Fly whatever you want whenever you can and don't listen to the girly-men about their iron lung like B-206A's with boosted controls and slug like performance.