I guess it also comes down to if Steemit is actually your "job" or if it is an informative social network/community in which we participate in for pleasure/entertainment. While you may have friends at "work" often it is your community friends that will support you in the long-term...
Very true and a very good point.
I see you're in Australia. Have you joined the team Australia community yet? It's good to see another homesteader in a similar time zone! 😄