A database of that size could be stored on my Nokia E51 phone
I believed you competent enough to differentiate between the volume handled, and the quality of procedures. And yes, I did see the emoticon. Doesn't make you look cleverer.
I suspect a bigger reason for this is that a lot of competent people have left in recent years.
If I have understood correctly, I recently met one person in that situation/condition, and what a nice meeting that was. I was most impressed with the gentle way to word profound professional frustration.