Working in Canary Wharf
Discussion
Nerdherder said:
I did not see anyone claiming that the choice is based on location, but rather the concequences or impact of having to work in- and travel to a certain location.
Commute is a reasonable factor to take into account, but the type of people hanging around in the bars nearby and whether or not the trees are plastic or whether the place has a 'soul' - all irrelevant. Bussolini said:
Who picks their employer based on how cool the area in which the office is situated in?
I go to work (in Canary Wharf!), I work, I go home. I never hang around Canary Wharf ...
That depends a bit on where you live. I’m out in the suburbs and there is no local work so it’s either the City or an industrial estate out in Surrey for me. Both commutes take about the same time, but going into town is a lot more busy.I go to work (in Canary Wharf!), I work, I go home. I never hang around Canary Wharf ...
If everything else is equal, I’d always choose to work in town, not because of any ‘cool’ factor as such, just easier to catch up with friends from other areas in the evenings and a bit more to do at lunchtime.
These days it seems like 90% of the suitable roles are in the City anyway so there’s no choice to make.
kingston12 said:
That depends a bit on where you live. I’m out in the suburbs and there is no local work so it’s either the City or an industrial estate out in Surrey for me. Both commutes take about the same time, but going into town is a lot more busy.
If everything else is equal, I’d always choose to work in town, not because of any ‘cool’ factor as such, just easier to catch up with friends from other areas in the evenings and a bit more to do at lunchtime.
These days it seems like 90% of the suitable roles are in the City anyway so there’s no choice to make.
Sure, but CW is 20 minutes to the City. If i want to go into the city after work, i can. Not that id want to, its always absolutely rammed on a thursday or friday. Standing in the street nursing a pint, ill pass.If everything else is equal, I’d always choose to work in town, not because of any ‘cool’ factor as such, just easier to catch up with friends from other areas in the evenings and a bit more to do at lunchtime.
These days it seems like 90% of the suitable roles are in the City anyway so there’s no choice to make.
For me, the job is what's important, commute important but secondary, and whether there are wideboys hanging about in the pub nearby doesn't even cross my mind...
Bussolini said:
Nerdherder said:
I did not see anyone claiming that the choice is based on location, but rather the concequences or impact of having to work in- and travel to a certain location.
Commute is a reasonable factor to take into account, but the type of people hanging around in the bars nearby and whether or not the trees are plastic or whether the place has a 'soul' - all irrelevant. cb31 said:
Breadvan72 said:
There are white people in suits, and brown people in suits, and yellow people in suits, but almost the only black people are mostly shining shoes or pushing brooms. Few workers look over 40, and the hiring policies are still set by men. Thus a great many of the female bankers and lawyers and consultant types look and dress like supermodels, but also have degrees from Harvard and/or INSEAD. The blokes are mostly buff and well tailored,
What a load of s
t 
Shock horror, a place full of young professionals and people look well turned out. I'll ignore the racist rubbish as it is exactly that.
Canary Wharf is fine if a bit anodyne. I much prefer the City but give me Canary Wharf over the West End any day.
Give it a try and experience something different, if you don't like it then move again. If I were you I'd live in Greenwich which is very close so you can walk/cycle to work but is nothing like Canary Wharf.
Breadvan72 said:
There are white people in suits, and brown people in suits, and yellow people in suits, but almost the only black people are mostly shining shoes or pushing brooms. Few workers look over 40, and the hiring policies are still set by men. Thus a great many of the female bankers and lawyers and consultant types look and dress like supermodels, but also have degrees from Harvard and/or INSEAD. The blokes are mostly buff and well tailored,
The ones dressed like supermodels are often the lower paid ones with ambition of reeling in a well paid guy! Breadvan72 said:
Factoids: Many women are well paid
So you are denying any existence of a gender pay gap and the real issues women face? Truly shocking attitude displayed by you.It's old guys like you that are responsible for it, shame on you.
Shame!!!
Edited by hyphen on Sunday 27th October 21:19
worked in CW from 2005 until 2009/10, lived in SW London and the commute was fine, I was one of those that preferred to get in early and leave a little earlier or a little later than most so never had any issues getting in and it was a fine commute.
I would never live in CW or the surrounding area as its a little sterile for me, but as long as you can get to somewhere on Jubliee line or at a push bank and dlr then you are fine, but Bank station is horrible at all times until after 6:30pm on an evening.
I would never live in CW or the surrounding area as its a little sterile for me, but as long as you can get to somewhere on Jubliee line or at a push bank and dlr then you are fine, but Bank station is horrible at all times until after 6:30pm on an evening.
I first moved to Canary Wharf in 1994, and lived there until last year, and always loved it.
When I was poor I lived on the outskirts, shopped at Asda, and entertainment was the occasional barbecue on the dock, and when I was better off I lived in a warehouse overlooking CSFB, ate at the nice restaurants, and had membership at both of the good gyms.
As others have said, it depends on your attitude to some extent. Where others saw “soulless” I saw “safe and clean”. I saw some great bands in Boisdale, had tabs running at several bars, enjoyed sunset dinners on roof terraces, and watched ballet companies with my my newborn on immaculate lawns at zero cost.
When I was poor I lived on the outskirts, shopped at Asda, and entertainment was the occasional barbecue on the dock, and when I was better off I lived in a warehouse overlooking CSFB, ate at the nice restaurants, and had membership at both of the good gyms.
As others have said, it depends on your attitude to some extent. Where others saw “soulless” I saw “safe and clean”. I saw some great bands in Boisdale, had tabs running at several bars, enjoyed sunset dinners on roof terraces, and watched ballet companies with my my newborn on immaculate lawns at zero cost.
I actually like Canary Wharf. Sometimes it’s a bit like being in a pressure cooker, inside a bubble, which is a very different environment to pretty much anywhere else in London. I lived in a canal boat in the Poplar dock marina, for a year or so, it took some getting used to, but it was cheaper than being a land lubber.
I would recommend living somewhere where you can get the Thames Clipper such as Greenwich the tube station at CW is horrendous along with most of the jubilee line.
I lived in Canada Water myself but it was a bit quiet... After 12 months I moved back to Chester as didn't enjoy living in London generally.
I lived in Canada Water myself but it was a bit quiet... After 12 months I moved back to Chester as didn't enjoy living in London generally.
It's the Orifice of London . I have worked there since 2003 and it has got worse , too many Numpties looking at their smartphones and not looking where they are going. Jubilee Line is fine but they close down the Escalators when it gets busy.
Apparently I'm too old to work here reading some posts .
Huge entertainment factor on a Thursday / Friday night when the TFB's descend on the Wharf to snare a ' Midland Banker '.
I will be glad to retire and get out of there TBH.
Apparently I'm too old to work here reading some posts .
Huge entertainment factor on a Thursday / Friday night when the TFB's descend on the Wharf to snare a ' Midland Banker '.
I will be glad to retire and get out of there TBH.
Slightly OT - came across this article today. Developed second-hand depression reading this.
What I Rent: Adam, £1,690 a month for a studio flat in Canary Wharf
https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/14/rent-adam-1690-mont...
What I Rent: Adam, £1,690 a month for a studio flat in Canary Wharf
https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/14/rent-adam-1690-mont...
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