sundance-communications.com/forum Forums General General Telephone & Systems Information Need advice in starting a telecom biz in the Chicago area...

We have Tollways up here all through out the Chicago area.
Cash slows you up and the toll is also twice as much then using the IPASS.
Sometimes referred to as "open road tolling"
I can't say as to if not having one could make you "stupid", I think it would take a bit more then that but having one would be a wise investment.
MrG

I'm surprised no one mentioned licensing. In MD you have to be licensed to pull cable.

No worry. He won't BE pulling any cable with the IBEW around.

-Hal

Kyawa,

What kind of license do you need to pull cable in MD?

I noticed the orginal poster hasn't responded to any of the post. But all I can say is after driving in Chicago a few day back, the best thing I can tell you is get out of the city those drivers are crazy.

Also, when you become self-employed, along with all of the other very valid points the rest have mentioned, there is one more thing. NO MORE days off. You are going to have to work 24/7/365 for the most part. Rarely will you have time off or vacation. If you are not working, you will be at least thinking about work. At least for the first 5 years or so. Being self-employed has it's good points, as well as bad. Take all of it into consideration.

Thanks for all of you responses. I agree with Hal in doing sub-contract work. I think my best bet would be to work as a field tech for a company until I feel comfortable enough to do sub-contract work on my own.

You have to have a restricted electricians license. They have two: one for IT (phone, data, video) and a separate one for alarms. I have both but no longer do much alarm work because the insurance rates are outrageous.