This is dumb. The things he could've done that would produce better friendships/camaraderie, intellectual growth, and overall life quality:
IT technician
Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
Computer scientist or scientist
Social worker
Lawyer
Accountant
etc...., there is just so much else you could do with your life at 34yo as opposed to joining a blood gang whose requirement is to allow people to throw haymakers in your direction. At least if he joined a boxing gym they'd teach him how to throw a proper punch.
