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toolmanmike said
I don't know how good they are though

No rush. Sit back and wait 'til you get to work under someone elses and then decide.
Remember the big push to compact flourescents?

I think the T8s are generally pretty good for area lighting if not placed too high.

LEDs will get probably continue to get better, or something else will come along, especially for area lighting.