I don't really mind it either, unless it is something like don't care for, like the food job scenes, but all of the 'grind' in this game, for the most part, is completely optional (unless you are like me, and a bit ODC on the matter). Only a couple things even affect the story. Only needed grind is money, and worse case, just wait longer, it's not like there is a time limit.
That said, and bar button cover-up aside, even though I don't use them for most of these games (I haven't even tried the Violet side thing yet), I really appreciate the work and effort that goes into making the mods. I love modding in general, I think it is just the walkthrough thing I don't really want personally, I like figuring things out on my own. lol