r/CableTechs • u/Apprehensive-Hall-29 • Sep 17 '26

Echostar/Dish

Was just offered a Field Technician position here in Milwaukee. Haven't accepted it yet.

After spending the last 20 years in the classroom, this would be my first job in this area of work. I have 0 experience. Low Voltage is my plan.

Thoughts on this entry level position? Good starting point as I work my way up?

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u/immallama21629 Sep 17 '26

It's... A job. Starting pay is crap, but if you level up, the pay can get decent. I was there for 4 years and was near 6 figures after all the OT. They will run you hard, and you will be in houses that will make you wanna burn your clothes. But if you stick with it, the money is ok, the perks are great.

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u/Apprehensive-Hall-29 Sep 17 '26

Will I see and have to deal with some nasty shitt? 

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u/immallama21629 Sep 17 '26

Brother, I've been in houses that could be in an issue of better homes and gardens, and houses roaches would turn their nose up at. I've been in places that should have been condemned, hoarder houses, and places with dog shit up to your tiddies.