I worked with a reporting tool on the mainframe for about 3 years, then as an Oracle Developer with some modelling responsibilities, and then as a Modeller full time for about 2 years.

I enjoy modelling most of all. At a contract about 2 years ago, the DBA needed help with object sizing and some low level tasks. I never wanted to be a DBA, but after doing some low level duties, I found it to be a very interesting and challenging job.

The skills and attitude required for Developer, Modeller, and DBA are a bit different. If you can get free education and training from your company and opportunities, I would go for it. You might be pleasantly surprised.

Good luck.