What would the learning curve be to switch from QWERTY to Dvorak layout? As I stated earlier, it took two full years of typing classes for me to master the QWERTY layout (back in the 1970s). Since then, I average between 70-80 words a minute. Never had any kind of “carpal tunnel” or other repetitive injury. I’m also left-handed, which may give me a bit of an advantage.
I wouldn’t hazard a guess.
I would imagine it would vary from individual to individual.
For people our age I would guess it would be more difficult being that our brains are pretty much hard wired already. But for younger people in their early 20’s or younger I would think that it would not be that difficult and worth the effort.
If you can do 80 words per minute without any stress why bother.