@surfermarly couldn't agree more! People expect that just because they write good content they will automatically get the recognition and payouts that they deserve. Thats not how it works on here - people forget its a social media platform so you have to get to know people and build your following.
You cant expect everyone to know who you are on the first day - or even the first week or month. Ive been on here 2 months and its been hard, but fun but im finally starting to get more followers and a few more upvotes.
For me I dont have money to invest in Steem so ill just slowly keep grinding away my account! :)
Well you hit the nail. This is actually not a money printing machine.
Also what you're supposed to receive in re-turn for your efforts is a re-ward, and the RE has a meaning here :-)
I got it Ma'm, patience and consistency are needed to succeed in this platform, along with good contents and engagement...Thank you for the advice, I will always remember that.