That is how life works mate. It never does the fair thing.
How much Followers you got doesn't matter. The fanbase matter. Cause followers will only follow & most are, these days, bots.

Also, Earning is not a deal for me; For me, I met some awesome people like you & others, and I maintain a great friendship some, is the achievement on steem community. You could clearly see this in this post, As I gave all the importance to my friends and the number part is in below and only 3 lines.

Glad, I am my story have some impacts on other.