No, I don't consider this a career, and it was never my dream career. However, I do think it's a profession worthy of the best, hardest-working people and as such, I perform at that level. I will probably do something else when my life and circumstances allow me to; right now, it's a good fit for me.

If I lucked into a non-admin job that fit with my personal life, I'd take it. But I'm not at all ashamed of the work I do now. It's necessary, vital work and my team needs me.

One of my male colleagues in this company was just promoted into a non-admin job, because he took on extra work and really expanded his role. Such opportunities do appear for those who are interested in moving on.