You never run out of things to learn, so I don't think you ever 'get there' unless you become smug and complacent. As for beginning, that's as much a matter of attitude as the range of techniques you've acquired. You can master hammer-ons & pull-offs, but still be a begginer at tapping. In general terms, though it sounds like you are past the beginner stage in most ways. Calling yourself a beginner at this stage may come across as false modesty. There's no harm in drawing some satisfaction from your achievments. (I've been playing since 1968, and I still don't have the Stairway solo down pat!)