Is oboe a good important instrument?

Hi! I just started learning oboe like last month! I found it hard, and fun, for the people who plays the oboe could you tell me if its a important instrument? And how often do you have to go and check and tighten it?

Oh dear … I can just see this new oboist going over the oboe and tightening all the screws! Someone want to help the person out? Go here.

PS I think oboe is more of a bad important instrument!