It's very difficult to put a specific value on status. I do MR's for my DM status because I find significant value from higher priority for domestic upgrades to the choice benefits. You can also do pretty well with mileage earning when flying DL partners, but my primary motivation is the status, not the miles. I also enjoy traveling, so I don't really see MR's as work. You may find them silly and boring and that's fine. Personally, I find the credit card churn and MS games to be silly and boring and have no interest in them. Everyone has different priorities in life.