Don't give up hope my friend. I feel as if the platform is geared more towards newcomers recently giving them higher payouts generally. Perhaps something to do with curie? I have started 4 accounts for people over last month and each of their first 10 payouts are way higher than what I can achieve on average now. But I'm still making way more now than I was on Youtube, so it's all good for me :)
Enjoy Canada! Would love to come say hello one day. It's been on my list for many years to get myself there. Manu is in Oz now so don't think he'll be coming back for to Bali for a while either. Are there any other Steemit pros here that you know of?
I will have a think about what questions you will no doubt be able to help me with. And yes, a live Skype stream would be perfect :)
In reality I am still a total beginner. I'd never even heard of bitcoin before I met Manu six months ago. But so many people keep asking for my help, I feel as if a group day would be the most efficient use of my time now. The only thing I'm not sure about is if I should charge for this or not? What do you think about that?
It was given to me for free. But only at a very basic level. I had to spend 2 months making nothing before I saw any payout.
Anyway, keep in touch :)