I used my IMCR a lot, and it was priceless not only for utility flying value but also for safety and finally for the experience for the FAA IR which I did 4 years later.
The IMC rating was constructed as a get you out of trouble thing
Oh please
If you get an IR and don't use it you will be just as crap after 6 months as if you get the IMCR and don't use it.