Steemit is far from flawless, but it payouts will come with consistant work my child. I am quiet new as well, after I created a STEEM account in December 2017, but I do recommend you to read my post around goals, targets and how to achieve them. I just started the series.

https://steemit.com/steemit/@johnasp96/lets-set-some-targets-and-goals

https://steemit.com/steemit/@johnasp96/how-i-believe-you-and-i-can-succeed-step-by-step-targets-and-goals

I do hope that you achieve success here on steemit! Remember that you have to be a very active member of the community in order for the work you put in pay off.

Best wishes to you @greathaypet