it's not worth the effort to have vs it's not worth the effort having

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It's not worth the effort to have' is more commonly used and refers to the value of having something, while 'it's not worth the effort having' is less common and emphasizes the action of having something as not being worth the effort.

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it's not worth the effort to have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the effort required to obtain something is not justified by its value or benefit.

Examples:

It's not worth the effort to have a car in the city.
It's not worth the effort to have a big house if you're never there.
It's not worth the effort to have a pet if you're not ready for the responsibility.

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Otherwise, it's not worth the effort.
Really, it's not worth the effort.
It's not worth the effort now that the state's gone legal.
Most children are disappointments not worth the effort to raise.
This little one's not worth the effort.
You're not worth the effort, boy.
No, not worth the effort.
Not even worth the effort to beat.
Delores, there are a lot of things I could say to you... but you're just not worth the effort.
He's trying to extend a quality of life that's not worth the effort.
If the Grimm had died, he would prove not worth the effort.
Someone's decided it's just not worth the effort.
Ham and cheese sandwich is not worth the effort, unless, of course, you're truly starving and... even then, as your doctor...
In closing, I would like to say that I find it very regrettable that the Czech Presidency has not deemed it worth the effort to send a representative to Parliament for this important legislative proposal.
200 square meters is worth the effort.
Well, it's hardly worth the effort.
Anyone who can quote Thomas More is well worth the effort.
The kind of police work that's actually worth the effort.
Yes you can. It's worth the effort.
Today it seemed worth the effort.

Alternatives:

It's not worth the effort to own
It's not worth the effort to possess
It's not worth the effort to acquire
It's not worth the effort to get

it's not worth the effort having

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase emphasizes that the action of having something is not worth the effort involved.

Examples:

It's not worth the effort having to deal with all these problems.
It's not worth the effort having to clean up after everyone.
It's not worth the effort having to explain it again and again.

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Otherwise, it's not worth the effort.
Really, it's not worth the effort.
It's not worth the effort now that the state's gone legal.
It's not worth the risk.
They said, it's not worth the risk to our economy.
It's not worth the heartache.
It's not worth the heartache.
It's not worth the risk.
It's not worth the fight.
First class isn't what it used to be. It's not worth the money.
What you offer us is valuable, but it's not worth the chaos you're causing.
It's not worth the powder to blow you apart.
Then I don't need to explain why it's not worth the risk.
I don't know, but it's not worth the risk.
If I ask for an address, they lie. It's not worth the bother.
It's not worth the risk. I got a good job.
It's not worth the time or the energy to try and salvage them.
But, trust me it's not worth the fight.
Whatever good his investigation might do, it's not worth the risk.
Whatever good his investigation might do, it's not worth the risk.

Alternatives:

It's not worth the effort of having
It's not worth the trouble of having
It's not worth the hassle of having
It's not worth the bother of having

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it's not worth the effort to have vs it's not worth the effort having