Coming from a MySQL background, I sort-of assumed PostgreSQL worked the same way. I remember after setting up the server, pgAdmin was very difficult to navigate. I managed to get a database and table made and got some data in (using SQL) but I couldn't view any of the data. Compared to MySQL + Sequel Pro it was very difficult to use for a beginner.
Postgres is very powerful and can do a lot. I think I just need a good tutorial and some time to get used to it.
None of that has anything to do with postgresql. Pgadmin is crappy, don't use it. Use one of the dozens of database independent admin tools, or just stick with the best tool: psql.
