Convince me to "stick with Fireworks"

Hi All,
I switched from Photoshop to Fireworks back in 1999 - because of its mix of Vector & Raster editing, slice/export and GIF animation capabilities. I've stayed loyal I think you'll agree!
But... my command of Photoshop and Illustrator has suffered. I feel there's so much I could do with those tools not only for for print, but also for websites.
I tried going back to Photoshop a few times over the years but just couldn't manage its drawing tools - maddening!
However, I'm now seriously considering switching if PS does what I need... and more.
FW cons
Most web design job ads specify PS not FW
I need to be adept with PS and AI for print etc. I'm fossilizing!
Assets and Artwork are often PS and AI files, it'd be good to share files with others in the company without probs
It'd be good to use the same app and sometimes the same files for web and print
Raster Image editing is more basic
Less 'painterly' in its capabilities.
Feels like I need to move on and upskill as a designer
FW pros
Can I draw in PS as easily as FW? - or will I need to awkwardly integrate Illustrator into the workflow?
Handy sometimes to make animated gifs (but perhaps I should do it in Flash)
I'm expert with it.
So here it is: Why should I stick with Fireworks?
Thanks all! I'll be keen to hear your views
John

Ditto -- bummer of a workflow.
Someone will eventually consolidate these apps into a plugin-based framework like Firefox. I made a blog post about this, urging people to request this as a (huge) feature.
I, too, need convincing.
I recently switched, hoping to avoid the duality of Photoshop & Illustrator, then found out FIREWORKS CAN'T EXPORT TO EPS?!?! I thought I had beaten the system -- vector AND raster drawing.... I'm still waiting for someone to make a plugin. I'd pay good money for this!
Right now, the only convincing feature is the unique object-oriented nature of fireworks.

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