Look at it this way. Kubernetes is a Tesla Model X, and scripts/aws/cron is an electric scooter.
You can try to go cross-country with either of them. One was engineered to survive extreme environments, protect you from the elements, and move really fast. The other was engineered to leave you exposed, operate in a moderate climate, and go much slower.
If you have problems with the former, it's time to call the technicians. If you have problems with the latter, you might fix it yourself with a pocket screwdriver.
You can try to go cross-country with either of them. One was engineered to survive extreme environments, protect you from the elements, and move really fast. The other was engineered to leave you exposed, operate in a moderate climate, and go much slower.
If you have problems with the former, it's time to call the technicians. If you have problems with the latter, you might fix it yourself with a pocket screwdriver.