Yes, I have bought some bitcoins online, I also invest money on Bitcoin but only when my analysis are showing is the right time to buy, when you buy Bitcoin at the wrong time you'll lose a lot of money that's why you have to be very careful.
Indeed leveraging on the experience of experts would save you from unnecessary regrets.
It is always advisable to learn but if you don't have the time you can stand on the shoulders of Giants. That way you would be tall.
I have received my payment in bitcoin many years ago. It was the time when I was so happy to get paid in cryptocurrencies for the first time. But at that time, the fees of bitcoin was very low.