3D modeling is my job too and Blenders vertex based modeling is a godsent compared to the steaming pile of stuff called SolidWorks.
solidworks is pretty forgetin legit tho, but i get you
discussion on modeling software is like discussion on whether or not pineapples on pizza is a good idea
or open curly braces getting a line by themselves or not
or vim vs emacs
or macos vs windows
Im partial to 3DSMax myself. More interface based.
Blender to me is like a programmer trying to use Unreal Engine.
also personally using autodesk programs to me is the same as your brown townogy regarding unreal engine so idk
i'll admit though i havent used 3dsmax before, only maya