"A lot of guys choose this job because they want to become electricians. If you're going to become licensed in Minnesota, you need 8,000 hours of work experience, and you're only allowed 2,000 per year. After four years, you can take your journeyman examination and receive a substantial pay increase if you're successful (more on this below)..."
"If you're not comfortable working on roofs, it can be a huge turnoff, but you usually don't know until you try. Panels can be awkward to carry, and they can become giant sails if you're not careful. Elements are a significant factor, there's limited time to get work done before the winter, and it can create a lot of stress that time of year..."