Absolutely! Like you, who is using steemit as an income-based lifestyle, I too am here for more than just post, comment and leave.
Long term? Oh yes... this is my career now and hopefully in about five years the additional amount and monetary resources we'll need here to retire for good.
sure and love the spirit. 5yrs you say! well, we will be swimming with the whales and feeding the dolphins in 5yrs time ;)