I say I hate them, but a wise man once told me back in the day when I got my 1st big sponsor check - I think it was for $2k - I was complaining that I had to pay taxes on it (about $700 at the time) He asked me if I'd rather have $1300 after taxes or have nothing at all.
I thought about it & said I'd rather have the $1300.
Ever since that day, I don't see the number on the check, I see a % of that number