How much do you guys actually care about club level recruitment?

I've been playing club for about three years now and I'm starting to notice a huge divide in how people approach the game. On one hand, you have these super intense teams where every single practice is basically a mini-tournament and if you miss a drill you're basically on thin ice. Then you have the chill teams that just show up to play and hang out. I'm currently torn between joining a more competitive roster to actually improve my cutting and defensive positioning, or sticking with my current group because the vibes are just better. Does anyone else feel like the pressure to be 'recruitable' for higher levels is getting weirdly intense even at the local club level? I love the game but I don't want it to become a second job where I'm constantly stressed about my stats or my field presence. Is it worth the stress to try and climb the ladder, or is it better to just find a