Survive,barely..in Arkansas 5 years back the state grandfathered anyone that had any experience and made them a Master Electrician.I have seen guys with 1 year exp. get a master License(falsified applications) .Our contractor population doubled in my area and the quality has gone down the drain.The builders only care about the bottom dollar.to give you an idea an avg 2000 sq ft home is going for around 3300.00.That includes phones /tv 200 amp service ,cans are extra.Life is tough ,but the grass is always greener on the other side
