I have taken the middle ground, I have delegated to some projects that give a return @smartsteem is the only bidding service though.
but I do not always use all my voting power every day so that rest I automatically sell to @smartmarket (part of @smartsteem) and this also gives a little ROI which should be a nice addon for you without having to sell to bidbots.
I am of the same principle then you. I have been here a year now (https://steemit.com/steem/@felander/one-year-on-steem-alive-and-kicking) and I just keep powering up. 10 dollar steem would give me a nice extra but is not life changing money yet. I hope to accumulate a bit more before the market explodes. I have a bit on an exchange and will get some more there as well but do not want to bet just on one horse.
I have to spread the risk with different coins, so even though I am a crypto fan I am not yet a "steem maximalist", lol