I’ve never worked with a DBA. The DBAs I do know are doing valuable and meaningful work. I agree with several other comments highlighting the org size distinction.
Do you like the work? Do you want to work in large orgs? Keep doing it! If you don’t, there’s plenty of room to branch out and I assure you if you’re half decent at the job your insights will translate well to many other meaningful contributions.
Do you like the work? Do you want to work in large orgs? Keep doing it! If you don’t, there’s plenty of room to branch out and I assure you if you’re half decent at the job your insights will translate well to many other meaningful contributions.