I have only ever used GIMP for very basic design work like re-sizing, insert text, etc.

I used to clear the background colourings with GIMP before, but not anymore because the internet has got readily-abundant automated tools you just need to google for.

I was merely introduced to GIMP while I was working in an Australian firm.

Unlike Malaysia ---- which we all know that our infrastructure is terribly loose, and corruption in every level runs rampant (whether construction, IT benchmark, internal reporting, etc), the governmental auditors over there would go about checking for pirated / crack versions of any software.

Because of this and to save imminent costs from using Windows (renewal licensing), Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, etc, alternative solutions like CentOS II or Linux were introduced.

Google Sheets were used instead, and GIMP being in the use moreso than Photoshop is the same in notion.

If you have to master industry tools to a very high calibre, then go ahead and use Photoshop or AutoCad as it's streamlined with the world's popular needs.

It's the driver that makes the car.

Amazing Minecraft world creation...

Photorealism with MS Paint...

A fixated set of trading style to prune the market...

Photography techniques with a budget camera...

You get the drill...