I’ve had cheap(none of that smart rgb crap) Philips led bulbs for years, not a single one has failed. Made the mistake of buying other brands a few times - not only is their light quality garbage but they last 2-3 years.

Keep in mind that in the Western world, this is a problem that’s fairly exclusive to the USA, staff in Europe are paid a living wage. If you tip in the EU it’s a courtesy for a job well done, rather than a necessity for the staff to have a half-decent wage.

Here’s a lifehack from the crabby old man wagging his cane in the air: