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nowhereman1223 t1_j68npvz wrote

I have friends that did this stuff for years.

While its tough work and I am thankful for those that do it, they get paid beyond well. As it's almost always OT and Nights etc. They typically get like 3-4x their standard hourly rate. And that is for the entire time they are away from home (this includes the overnight stays).

Its one of the only things that pays properly these days.

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SIR_ROBIN_RAN_AWAY t1_j6kqo5u wrote

They deserve the high pay, great benefits and regulations that keep them safe in a dangerous job.

It’s the union that keeps it going.

My husband and I are in the industry. The linemen are really hard workers and deserve all the appreciation they get.

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