@sidwrites I really like this post. The monetary value, honestly, is irrelevant to everything. I think the value in this is really in the platform of expression. For instance - I've bounced the idea on and off in my head for some time to write, to blog, to post interesting anecdotes, and I've never taken it up.
But with the community I've seen here, I've been encouraged to do so. I've only started out with a couple of science posts that have only scrounged up a smattering of cents so far, but that doesn't really matter - I think they're darn good pieces. And soon I'll start spilling my guts about my residency - which is really, I think, one of the goals to air things out.
I was fortunate enough to have a good return on my introduction post. I turned that all into STEEM and then powered up - the good thing about the downturn is that the STEEM is cheap compared to the SBD right now.
So I'm in it for the long haul, as well - even if I'm just smacking keys to air out my thoughts.
If this helps me pay off my student loan, then fantastic.
But if it helps me be a better physician and person, well - that's the real win.
MNIV