Jerbiton magi, being less focused on combat than other magi, do not have this idea that young magi are not ready to do significant things. A yuong magus is a -magus-. He should be out there doing cool stuff right from the beginning.
Especially having a cool focus.
He must to concentrate being able to brew his first longevity potion.
His elder sodales didn't let him to important negotiations.
Even he has the skill and affinity.