For the majority of people Steem will never be a 'salary' but is rather an investment in the future. This is why people wont succeed on here because they need to play the long game and not try and rely on Steem for the now.

I actually am finding the opposite at the moment - there are some great oppurtunities to earn on here. Wait until the price goes back to $8 and then the place will become so flooded with peolpe and content will be so hard to be recognised.

Who knows I could be wrong, but I think in 5 years time I will be very happy