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[–] wanderingblade [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Alright thank you! I'm already in Texas as it is so I'll look into my options. What trade do you recommend?

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[–] ARsandOutdoors ago 

If you are over 30, don't go into roughnecking. You will beat up. Shoulders, Elbows, Back, Hands ... The list goes on. If you want to make bank, get into electrical work in the oilfield. That way you have a skill you can take out of the oilfield. Too many oilfield hands (roughnecks) are one trick ponies; they only have skills that apply to the oil and gas industry, and nothing else.

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[–] LightningAndTheSun ago 

All depends on you. Just know that the more physical you get the earlier you're gonna burn out. Welding will destroy your back for example.