Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.
Job Description: A database administrator uses software to organize and store data, such as shipping records and financial information. They ensure that authorized users can access the data and that unauthorized access is restricted.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer or information technology is usually necessary, although job-related experience is a plus.
Skills: The ability to keep vast amounts of data organized in an online environment.
Job outlook: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment of database administrators is projected to grow 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Rapid growth in data collection by businesses, as well as increased need for database security measures, will contribute to the growth of this occupation.” Check out the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details.
Possible employers:Check out area businesses, organizations and associations to see about their database needs.
Preparation:Visit the Association for Computing Machinery, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society, and the Computing Research Association for networking and continuing education opportunities.
Get your foot in the door: Ask your local church or other nonprofit that you might be involved with if you could assist in their database needs to gain experience or contacts.
Testimony: Sherry has been working from home as a database administrator for more than a dozen years, logging between 15 and 20 hours per week. “With the type of work that I do, working off the Internet, if my husband is traveling for his job, I can travel with him because anywhere I go, I’ve got Internet access,” she said.
Sherry finds herself more focused and more productive working at home. “You don’t have the office politics and don’t have the travel or clothing expenses. Your other expenses are nominal as well. For me, it’s a win-win situation. Your financial income goes further because you don’t have these other expenses, plus your environment can be so pleasant. My at-home job has been a tremendous blessing and benefit to us.”
Until next time,
Sarah
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