I read this article recently. About the 5 key reasons why a card banker's job is great.
[Read it here: Bankcard Jobs News ::: Banking Career News ::: Cardgigs - The Payments Industry Career Hub ]
One year ago, I would have agreed whole-heartedly. Today, my nerves are shaken a little, with added fuel by horror stories of the 'firing squad' from the Big Boy in the business.
Do I still find a joy in cards & payments challenging and meaningful? Absolutely.
Is there a future for cards? Of course - as long as consumerism exists.
Will 'cards' be the growth engine for payments? Probably not. Other form factors will emerge and gradually replace the card, given the world's increasing reliance on 'virtual-ism'.
So, question to self: Should we all start looking for new jobs?
The decision is all yours.
