I have always enjoyed activities that require constant improvement such as playing soccer or practicing the electric bass. I'm a bit of an extrovert and good communication skills are essential. This is a business-oriented career after all. Plus I'm a trainable human being. You have to be available in the field. This means you need to be able to accept criticism and answer questions from colleagues. What makes this job so beautiful is the freedom. Your workplace can be anywhere on earth as long as you have access to Wi-Fi and a computer. The industry's projected growth is through the roof right now and the pay is fantastic. Plus, if you don't feel like working for someone else's company, you can always work on your own projects. Some disadvantages are that you deal with the stress of running a business. And essentially you will have to do a good job. Or your company could go bankrupt. DBA pay averages $81,710 per year or $40 per hour. “Employment of database administrators is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of this job will be driven by the growing data needs of businesses around the world