I remember when I started out and was wondering whether it was all worth it to spend so much time for a relatively modest income. I have never regretted it because in the long time, it's not the financial aspect that brings the most satisfaction I believe...
... it's not the financial aspect that brings the most satisfaction I believe..."
This is what has made the most sense to me, as well, @achim03. The financial aspect is unavoidable, nonetheless, as that is the foundation on which this blockchain was built. It is a work-in-progress for me to decide whether I can justify the time and effort to even a pretense of working around this.