Most people have the default response of "No just level it" because sadly most players DO just jump in to content with it with nary a clue with what they're doing with the job....Buuuut as you said in your post, you'd look up some basic guides and practice on dummies first - That attitude sets you apart from many that just want to jump in head first and bury their head in the sand, so i i think in your case it'd totally be worth the investment if you dont want to invest the time in to leveling it, its your money after all!