I just want to add that being a druid main or even having a frequently used druid alt is a major sacrifice due to the reasons mentioned above (i.e., excessive alt book usage and painful leveling conditions).
If a clan wants their druid to be versatile and reskill for several different encounters they should really be chipping in on alt books. The amount of alt books required to have perfect build for each scenario is unreasonable for one person to provide alone. We try to bank alt books to help our main healers so they aren't burdened as much.
Regarding leveling, your clan should be dying to group you up with lix groups to get you to a high level (even if you are full support). The payoff off having an e.g. druid is worth the minor nerf on XP you might get in the group (by 1000x). Also they should be grateful to spend less plat because you will be buffing and healing.
@ Bitey - You dedicate a group to skeletons at Necro?
And as a Druid main of Alliance; well said boss.