If you're on steemit for the money, you've got to be patient and post quality content and the people on here will pick it up. Otherwise, you'll get discouraged easily and demotivated.. You may not earn a lot at first.. but once you post more stuff and people notice you over time, the more you'll make!
Also note: If you're looking to be able to actually get that money that you earn, just realize that it's distributed to you over a long period of time anyhow.. once you finally go to cash out.
I understand that for steem you can convert and transfer anytime. Isn't this the case? Only steem power requires 2 years of login period.
best advice, just write good / interesting content and people will sooner or later notice you.