I think the point in all of this is that in 2025 Teller will IPO and anybody that works there for peanuts will become a multi-millionaire over night. Spread the word. The people need to know...
It's easy to pick up new skills, particularly when rapidly moving from place to place. It doesn't require a patron. You just need to feed your own curiosity about how things work. That is actually easier to do when not in full-time work.