[2019] Newb question is public play worth doing?

Hi I recently completed Wildlands and I'm still in love with it. I just jumped back in to grind tier 1 levels.

However I soloed the whole thing as non of my mates play

I just want to know if public play is worth doing or should I really look for an squad/clan

I tried doing it last night but I never found a team (likely a technical issue my end) I really want to see what coop Wildlands is like but I always figured public play would be 4 guys doing their own thing but figured asking the community what they feel is best way to play is way to go then possibly wasting a week :)