There is an ad on here looking for a contract splicer for $200 to $500 per day. The contractor must provide all tools & vehicles
Let see minimum per day cost;
Room $75
Meals $25
Vehicle (fuel, oil, tires, repairs, depreciation etc) $50
Insurance $25
Tools, splicer, otdr etc $25
Phone $3
Legal, CPA, $10
Interest $5
Assuming $80,000 salary $320
There are more expenses but as you can see you would already be losing money.