Is it worth going Drill?

Sgt. Chase Reeves, The short answer is yes, and having spent 18 months on the trial I can tell you that having a successful tour as a Drill Sergeant is a great way for any junior NCO to stand out from their peers.
Whether they pick up a Basic Training phase or a AIT phase, the skill set needed to properly carry out the tasks will sharpen the awareness of the Drill Sergeant which never quite seems to leave them.
It is better if the DS carries the unit from day one of BCT through graduation from AIT. It allows a better opportunity for the unit to develop under one NCO while allowing the DS the benefit of learning how to manage a maturing unit. It also provides the opportunity to test leadership and management techniques in a low risk setting as well as learning from the SDS's and peers during training meetings and field training as everyone competes for the award of Drill Sergeant of the cycle.
Lessons retained here can be useful to the proficiency of your follow on unit as you will habitually look for process and technical errors in the unit brought about by those who believe that once they are out of AIT they have "arrived" rendering tasks, conditions and standards inapplicable.
A wise former DS will know when and how to implement corrective action without rankling the troops. I can assure you, the CSM and First Shirt will be pleased to have you in his/her unit and will likely remember you as they move to their next duty assignment.
I must tell you that you will have little to no personal life during the cycle, especially in the early going. If you are married your spouse and children if any, will not be pleased with the amount of time spent with 'Joe.' It is best to make sure everyone understands the sacrifice being made and that it is in the best long term interest of the family assuming all goes well for they can be supportive which allows you greater opportunity to be successful or non supportive causing you to struggle as you try to manage a new unit and a shaky home life.
Compared to a deployment it is by far better. At least you will be home most nights and the little ones won't forget who you are.
All the best in whatever decision you make.

If you qualify and complete a successful tour as a drill sergeant, It is definitely a career booster. Everything else being equal, wearing “The Pumpkin” will give you a boost up. Look around at senior NCOs at the highest level and see how many were former drill sergeants. But it’s definitely not for everyone. To be successful, you have to be smart, self disciplined, and self motivated. I spent years in the training arena, being a drill sergeant, a good drill sergeant, was one of the most satisfying assignments in my career.

I’m not sure how to “go Drill,” but becoming a Drill Sergeant (given that you complete your time without getting in trouble) has always been a career booster. Being a good Drill Sergeant is more than just being a douche bag to a group of PVTs.