In a movie vs. working on a movie

A few times since I started this internship, people have made comments along the lines of "wouldn't you rather be in the movie?" (ie: as an extra). I was surprised to hear them ask this, because it had never occured to me. Ultimately, I think it will be more rewarding to be on set during the whole shoot, instead of just coming in for a day; to have my name in the credits as a production assistant, rather than to be a nameless face in the background.

I suppose it's a sign of how serious I am about being in the movie business. It's not just some far-out fantasy, it's an actual career prospect, and careers are built on hard work, not on being in a movie for a day.