Do not think of Worker 8 as your average warrior, intent upon gaining EXP and JP so he can spend 23986 hours mastering various jobs. Think of him instead as your simple panic button--the little red button that commands the goofy-looking robot that likes to kill things. I generally save him for storyline battles and tough random battles, because if I'm outnumbered or outmatched, Worker 8 begins blowing stuff up, and suddenly it isn't so difficult anymore. Sort of like Orlandu, only... not Orlandu.

Worker 8 doesn't gain new skills, but the next time you're getting your ass kicked in a tough fight and the robot saves you, ask yourself--does he really need them? He gains EXP, levels, and more HP and PA, and really, that's about all he needs. (Though I'll be the first to admit a bigger move range would be nice.) Frankly, I'm glad I didn't have to make him gain JP to learn his Work skills--this killing machine comes locked and loaded, for only $2134.99*.

(Yes, I know, I really like Worker 8. But I've always had a soft spot for robots that kill people. And after he saved my ass in that boss fight *shudders at memory* I was ready to kiss his.)

* (Tax not included, but at least the batteries are.)