Not everyone is as pro as you. It's definitely harder, but I don't think it should be made easier.
The only change I would support is changing rhinos back to previous money amounts. I barely ever max out my money on NF, while like you said, it was hardly ever not maxed in POC.
If you find it so easy, try it solo. I made it pretty far solo, but it's certainly much more challenging. Especially to keep doing challenges.