Is Fallout 76 worth playing? Any tips for someone who is starting to play it?

It's something I've been putting off for years now but it seems like the release of the Wastelanders DLC changed a lot of people's minds but I'm wondering what the state of the game is in late 2023.

Does it feel like a cash grab at times? Where you are forced to relentlessly grind?

If it is worth playing; should I be aware of anything?