I think shooting in RAW is another level for me at the moment. I don't have the software or the time to work on images. It is something I may consider when I retire, but at the moment I will have to try to get it right first time with Jpeg.
"Try to live a good life. Don't be afraid to be what you are'. some bloke in the pub.
To quote another photographer "RAW to the core", most dslr's on sale today provide software to edit the RAW files produced, RAW gives you much more scope for 'post production' you could always hedge your bets and 'twin capture', a full fat RAW file and a JPEG at the same time, that way you get a failsafe shot and one that will allow you to explore the possibilities.
I was saved the other day after I'd inadvertently altered the white balance. The raw file saved the day
Davie 8)
Certainly makes sense shooting RAW and jpg if your camera supports it. The files are big, but memory is cheap and you can always delete the files you no longer require. I find Lightroom is an excellent piece of software that can totally transform your pictures. I've also played with some free software called Luminance which does HDR (High Dynamic Range) by combining multiple exposures.
Raw isn't scary, it's no different to shooting JPEG, it just gives much more options if things need altering
Devman, bite the bulet, there are plenty of tutorials (including some of mine) on that tube thingy that will hold your hand and talk you through it, you know you want to!