The current setup is one database that is mirrored for fail over. I can get external help if required. I am always keen to learn, i think being in IT this is a prerequisite.

I just want to know how stressful this job can be, i do have a life outside of work and would like to keep it this way. Ive been reading up on DBA roles and a lot people mention the stress! this scares the cr@p out of me.

The company said i would be on call 24/7 but told me last year they only had 3 instances when the server went down. I can live with 3 call outs in a year. Just wanted to know if going down the DBA career route is worth it. If DBAs on this forum love the job.