What fantasy land are you living in where working class individuals are learning survival skills? What the fuck is even a modern skill?

I'm well off and spend thousands of hours being a mechanic for fun. You think someone with less time and resources than me can fix their car better because they had to figure it out to get to work a few times?

You think some random dude working two jobs is going to be better prepared than a guy with the time to have a dedicated hobby?