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 The smartest guy in the shop has a engineering degree but is just a helper/ saw guy because he doesn't speak English.
Be grateful. There is a enormous amount of luck involved with success.  
 He could learn English? 
 He just came here two months ago from Cuba. I'm sure he'll pick it up. 
 Awesome. Otherwise it’s a defeatist attitude. He could be running the place with some time/study.