As others have said, pod machines aren’t great for the environment. If you do get one, make sure you know how to recycle them because the sheer volume you will throw away is ridiculous.

That said, pod coffee has its place if you want efficiency. I use my Dolce Gusto on the weekend when I can’t be bothered to go to the effort of using my aeropress. The quality is lower but as long as you go into it expecting that it won’t be the best thing ever you’ll be fine.

I have my aeropress during the week to make my work days a bit better.