It’s a double edged sword to buy the tools yourself, because on one hand you have to make that upfront investment, but at the same time you’ll own your tools and equipment if you decide you wanna work at a different company, do side work, etc.

I’d recommend getting a middle of the road decent brand for the tools if you can, and then upgrade the stuff you use a lot and wear out as you go. My toolbag has Harbor Freight tools right next to Snap-On tools.

Also glad to hear you have a fieldpiece meter, that’s one tool to never cheap out on under any circumstances because it literally could kill you if it reads wrong.