He was doing well financially. He owned a house and some fine goods with it. He was considered as a worker, belonging to the laborer caste of the society. He had struggles in accessing safe and well payed jobs and businesses. However, he made many friends. People saw Mert as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He was robust, stunning, and never got sick a single time. He was known as resolute, with a true entrepreneur spirit.