Because he has always been willing to learn and has a quick mind, he did well at whatever he put his hand to. Not long after starting his shipbreaking job he was promoted to be supervisor of the whole work area. As a handyman he acquired a specialized electrician's license.
由於肯學加上頭腦靈活，不論做哪一行都是有模有樣，從事拆船工作不久便升任現場主任；做電工也拿到專業的電工執照。