I am a button pusher and making big $$$
If I need to or feel like it I will fly without automatics without a sweat.
Flying props for a long time single pilot in bad conditions is interesting and gives good memories as well as loads of stories to tell.I flew Sa227/be1900 single pilot/no autopilot.
However it didn't make me a better pilot than a Multi crew Jet captain at that time,far from that...i had developed bad habits over the years which i had to correct to fly this shinny jet.
I don't look down on other pilots who didn't make it on jets for whatever reason and i don't think prop/piston pilots should simplify flying a Jet as a button pushers that clearly shows their obvious bitterness and lack of experience as a professional pilot.
If my Fo never flew a prop before(airline cadet),why should i be bothered about it?As long as his standard is up to the job im quite happy
