Of the FFs that I've actually played, III is the only one whose class/advancement system I flat out don't like. I can't really put my finger on the exact reason, and it doesn't completely ruin the game for me, but something about it grates.
FFI: Pick your Party Classes and go!
FFII: Use it or Lose it Baby!
FFIII: Job Class 101
FFIV: Life is a play and we're all Character classes on a stage...
FFV: Advanced Job Class 201
FFVI: Espers and Relics and Classes Oh MY!?
FFVII: Cause we are living, in a Materia world...
FFVIII: Guardian Junction, what's your function?
FFIX:A Class is only as good as its Equipment...
FFX: Luke... er I mean Tidus! Use the Sphere Grid...
FFXII: Gambit huh? I'm afraid I'll need to see your License please...
Of the FFs that I've actually played, III is the only one whose class/advancement system I flat out don't like. I can't really put my finger on the exact reason, and it doesn't completely ruin the game for me, but something about it grates.