u/Achilles1172

I’m starting my first semester of university fall 2026 I am already aware of how cyclical this industry is however I’m still gonna try my best shot at it. I currently work as a rig hand on a water well drilling rig for the summer, and I’ve been advised that it’s unlikely for me to get a “proper” internship next summer in oil and gas. So I figure my best option is to get a job in the industry, is it worth it for the following summers potential internship opportunities to get a lower paid job as a mud logger, or should I just take my current skills I’ve learned as a water well rig hand and get a higher paid job on a oil rig such as a roughneck? As to my understanding being a mud logger does not pay that well.