I have always enjoyed activities that require constant improvement, like playing soccer or practicing the electric bass. I'm a bit of an extrovert and good communication skills are essential. After all, it is a business-oriented career. I am also a coachable human being. You have to be accessible on the ground. This means that you must be able to accept criticism and answer questions from your colleagues. What makes this job so great is the freedom. Your workplace can be anywhere on earth as long as you have access to Wi-Fi and a computer. The field's projected growth is currently skyrocketing and salaries are fantastic. Plus, if you don't feel like working for someone else's company, you can always work on your own projects. Some downsides are that you deal with the stress of running a business. And essentially, you will have to do a good job. Or your business could go bankrupt. The median salary for a DBA averages $81,710 per year, or $40 per hour. “Employment of database administrators is expected to grow 11% between 2014 and 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth in this profession will be driven by the increased data needs of businesses around the world.