My Ram 1500 is what I consider a work truck. I don't work, I am retired, but want a truck to haul wood for my hobby and other stuff. My other car is a BMW convertible that is 10 years old but I like it. I expect you guys with nicer Rams really like them but for me the BMW covers the "nice vehicle" role and I want a truck I don't mind getting dirty or dusty. So I bought a low end Tradesman. The tiny radio without bluetooth bugs me but an aftermarket radio will solve that (and add navigation). I only bought it yesterday but I am happy with my choice. But I also very much respect the right of other people to drive something nicer than my "work truck" (which still seems nice to me, even without all the do-dads).
Retired with more projects than I care to count. I kept my 2001 Dodge SLT (82,000 miles) for the dirty work (gravel, dirt, sod and such) and winter weather (aka snow/salt). Relaxing to own as the nicks, scratches and rust does not concern me. I use the 2019 Bighorn also for construction projects but I control what happens. Fully understand where you are coming from.
I have had a $475 station wagon in 1979, $1200 short dodge van (apartment renovation), back doors crushed and no AC in 1981, free-o Ford F-150 in 1989 (put a motor in eventually, building house) and finally bought the 2001 1500 that was used as the family vehicle and my wife used more than I did. I shared vehicles with her and for a number of years with my sons (still do). The 2019 Ram was probably the best "treat" to myself. I kept it to a Bighorn with some upgrades. I have comfort driving as never before. The family does not care to drive the new Ram. I have no problem sharing, I think they do want the responsibility of a new vehicle. The 2 down sides is parking in the NYC metro area as it is 3" wider, 8" longer than my 2001 and is noticeable in parking and maneuverability.
"haul wood for my hobby" is the hobby wood working? That's one of my "projects". Best of luck in retirement, Ram and hobby.