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I am just wondering if any of the people who told you this have been or are P2's?
I can honestly say that the experiences I have had as a P2 have made me a much more competent and knowledgable pilot. Without this, I am sure that some of my experiences of operating as a single pilot may well have had different consequences had it not been for the knowledge gained as a P2 flying with experienced P1's.
Safe Flying all!!!