A lot of criticism of Rust (not denying that there are also a lot useful criticisms of Rust out there) boils down to "it requires me to think/train in a different way than I used to, therefore it's hard" and goes on to how the other way is easier which is not the case but it's just familiar to them hence they think it's easier and simpler. More people should watch the talk "Simple made easy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxdOUGdseq4