The golden age of electrical contracting is long gone. I would recommend another career to somebody starting out.
Now this is down right disappointing!!
I recommend MY PROFESSION to every young kid I meet.
The possibilities are endless,innovation lives.
There is sooo much more now to being an EC than wiring houses and such.
Just like the medical profession: Specialize and expand. Find a niche and hit it full bore!!!!
It is what this Country was founded on and makes it great!
GO FOR IT!! Both barrels!!!!!