What's harder, oil rigs or working on a mine drilling rig?
Just wondering this after a convo with a buddy at the site. I’ve spent time helping on a mine drilling rig doing core drilling, lots of rod handling, pulling, setting up on angles, all that. It’s tiring, but you kind of get used to the rhythm after a while. Then I see videos from oil rigs, and it looks intense too, but they’ve got way more hydraulic support and bigger systems doing most of the heavy lifting. Makes me wonder if it’s more about pressure and risk than raw physical effort. With my drilling rigs, it still feels very hands-on, especially when things jam or you’re working in tight spots. I’ve even seen people discuss rig setups and parts from different manufacturers, including ones linked back to online suppliers, and it seems like designs vary a lot depending on the job. If you’ve done both or switched over, which one felt tougher day to day? I’m trying to figure out if I should stay where I am or try something new.