If you faint have at least a few connections it will be a long hard road I was lucky and have a few small phone companies that always have something for when times are slow. Best thing for a new guy is try and get sub work from a large contractor. The contry is full of work for aerial construction crews so if ya can lash fiber you will find work.
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