Does it occur absurd to you that some new players think that having equipment slot filled is a way to show decency?
NOT REALLY!
We have become so equipment-obsessed, we think we are better with more equipments under our belt. Yesterday when I was farming in Ghelsba Outpost with my Thief/Ranger, I ran into this player who was Warrior 15. I checked him (I don't do that often, just do it during time when I am bored :p) and I saw him wearing a MND+1 ring... O_o; Warrior 15 with NO sub-job.
Sure, it could be early prudential planning for becoming future White Mage... but woh, Warrior just doesn't need a MND+1 ring. No idea why new players think EVERY slot should have equipments for them not to appear newbish?
The punch line is, leave some spot open and wait until you have the gil to buy necessary ring.
* heck, level 15 you can buy STR+1 already. Second note, it's not like I didn't do the same thing :p But I just hope new players can understand that. ^^ Ciao!