All true, but my read of that situation is this---> the other people in that shop are all born to the world they are in. I suspect Jake wants in, but has nothing to offer except positive energy, can do, will do, always blowing sunshine in order to make his place there. I think he started in the video room (the bottom) and figured out how he could get skills, hustle, do the shit jobs with a smile, and make a place for himself. My guess is he will stay until he is like Trevor was... once he gets there, he'll probably try his own thing.
I remember hustling myself onto a framing crew as a young kid (for summer work) everyone was already 'part of it' and I was the interloper coming in. I had to hustle extra hard, be super nice and suck up, but I got there and I learned a ton and never regretted it. I also sense that Jake sees Matt as a role model and someone to emulate as he creates his life and I think he is genuinely grateful to have a spot. Nothing wrong with any of that in my book. But, yeah, it can be a hard watch to see someone having to scratch and claw.... I think he will do well and I prefer his vibe to the guy who works with Rudy on his projects... that guy is difficult for me to imagine working with.
