Doc Mil,
Content was being very open as far as the info on Life on the Road. It is not the best of times to "break into the industry" due to plant closings and a lot of interns with Associates degrees competing for most entry level jobs. Then add in that it can take 5 to 6 years to working 4 to 5 months a year just to meet the minimum requirement for Sr. Tech and a little better pay.
It is not impossible but it can be very challenging and very hard on relationships. Read some of the posts here on NukeWorker and if you decide to give it a try, I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and maybe I'll see you down the road.
Old HP