I have been viewing for the last 20 years or so, but is a huge learning process!!
Alas, I still consider myself a beginner as so much to learn and take in, and what you learn the previous year of the night sky, seems to have evaporated by the time you drag the scope out 6 months later.
Am always learning, and appreciating tips of observing .. new stuff all the time!!!
So, when do you become 'not a beginner'?