Desperate times call for desperate measures. You may have the feeling that you are worth more than the average blue collar but when it comes right down to it, you still need to earn your daily bread and maybe the answer is lowering your self image. One possibility of establishing long term and decent income is getting involved in the Cable field.

As the population is suffering with economic downturn, people are neglecting to pay their cable bill. Many cable customers are scaling down on unneeded services and are returning their equipment or downgrading their services. This downgrading, in turn, means these cable companies need more workers to handle the workload of downgrades. It might not be the most glamorous position, but cable guys can keep their family needs satisfied and maintain a solid work schedule.

Most in-house cable positions are difficult to acquire, but there are many alternatives to consider when jumping into this field. Almost all cable companies hire independent contractors and contract companies to handle day-to-day chores like disconnecting non-payers and taking the daily overflow. Some of these cable contractor jobs will supply everything for you (including a truck and ladders) and others may require you to use your own vehicle. Most times, independent contractors are paid better than employees from a contracting company, but independent cable contractors are expected to carry their own liability insurance, vehicle, ladders, and tools. But those who go this route most likely earn a better paycheck at the end of the week.

Not only does the cable industry offer salvation, you may also want to check out the satellite field. Many customers are finding big savings from switching to dish over cable, and this results in a lot of jobs. The same general guidelines as cable apply to this field, but most states require satellite certification and some even require a low voltage license. But these are usually not difficult to obtain and the money that can be made in these fields is worth the effort.

If you think you have what it takes to be a cable guy, you can take a ride to your local cable company office in the morning time and keep your eye peeled for outside contractor trucks. Most contractor firms have a phone number on the truck, or you may even be able to sneak in a quick conversation with one of your local cable companies contractors. Cable jobs are often posted online in job sites and in local papers. But I know from experience, many contractor companies are always hiring even if they are not advertising it. It never hurts to make an inquiry.

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