The progress does feel more real though, which motivates. To a large extent even an N1 is useless too for practical uses. It doesn't cover production so employ

The progress does feel more real though, which motivates. To a large extent even an N1 is useless too for practical uses. It doesn't cover production so employers etc are more concerned with interview performance anyway. But it's psychologically validating. I have a friend who has N1 and who still just works as an English teacher, so it's not like it suddenly opens lucrative doors. Also the N5 is a requirement for some student visas I believe.