So we’re supposed to start paying $1k-$1,5k on top of already crazy salaries just to maybe get a productivity boost on trivial to semi trivial issues? I know my boss would not be keen on that at least.
Hardware companies routinely license individual EDA tool seats that cost more than numerous developer salaries - $1k/year is nothing if it improves productivity by any measurable amount.
The OP was saying it's $1k/mo. That's a 5-10% raise, which is a bit more than nothing.