This is not exactly shaving related but I suspect that there are some experts on beards on these forums.
As an experiment I am trying to grow a beard for the first time in my life. I am one and a half weeks in and I consider quitting already.
My beard growth is not very dense at all, so it just looks silly. On the other hand I have read somewhere that you should let your beard grow for about a month before adjusting, trimming, etc.

What are your experiences?
Should I wait and see while being afraid of showing my face in public, or acknowledge the fact that I can't grow a proper beard and just shave it off?