Whether you are changing jobs or just starting out in drilling, welcome to the most interesting industry I have been involved with. As a newcomer to the industry, the most valuable tools for your career success are training and education. This is especially true the first few years.
While the fear of the unknown can be downright petrifying for some, it can be exhilarating for others. I know this first hand; within the past year, I moved from a position outside the drilling industry after 14 years in the industrial minerals business. Changing industries or positions within our industry often offers the most significant form of professional and personal growth. No matter if you are a driller, distributor or industry representative, growth is good and change is life.