Well looking at it realistically
@Madologist is right, say one of the cryogenically frozen people defrosts 20 years later, and say he is a doctor, he needs to relearn the trade to start practicing again, as science, processes and regulations are probably very different from then. Asley is the same in this respect, for the staves and even the magic contract differ from his time at the academy previously. OP strength is actually not a guarantee of success realistically, with established society success comes with integration.
The Hulk is a good example of this he is OP strong but in most instances generally feared, though he saves the day I would not call him successful in living, compare to Thor who is similarly OP powered but is accepted by the populace and adored.