I can usually go to work up in Yankee country for about 2 to 3 months and come home for about the same.It seems to work out for me and my three daughters and wife.I personally have never hunted any female company while I am away.I can only say that works for us,my morals are just that,mine,not every Lineman can handle being without for an extended period of time,I suppose thats your decision.
As far as the work goes,I bet you will get along just fine with other fella's if you have an open mind,just remember that they dont give a damn how you did it where you come from.O ya,it seems that we here in Dixie have a lot of questionable halls,having said that be prepared to work extra hard convincing our northern brothers you really know what your doing.Just be patient,and they will accept you with open arms,that is if you know what your doing.If you dont know,for goodness sake be honest and tell them so.The rest of us Rebels have been working on changing our reputation for a few years now,dont freak it up for us.
I hope to see you on the the job bro,look north and think south!