Working in Canary Wharf

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I currently live outside of London but have seen a job advertised which is located in Canary Wharf

I am intrigued by the job but at the same time I am really put off by pretty everything about London and also Canary Wharf specifically

London of course is busy/expensive

Canary Wharf specifically - although it would be good in the sense its quite busy and there is a buzz - being a place where lots of people commute to I presume its pretty crowded to get in and out and if there are any travel problems it will be a nightmare. In addition, it is likely to only get more busier as more businesses locate there

Obviously I need to weight all that up against a job which looks quite interesting and pays more.

I am presuming the rental prices in the local area are through the roof as well.

Anyone currently work there and have a view?

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The job I am looking at is with a Govt dept so not a the area of work CW is primarily famous for I guess.

I may be in the 'too old for this st' camp re the busy life in London - the majority of people I see talking on this topic tend to wanting to want to leave London.

Tough one.

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Bussolini said:

Is it with the CMA, who just moved to Cabot Place?

Yea

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Thing is my current works allows this

work from home up to 2 days a week if you want
start and finish work any time you want (within reason and around business needs) - I usually go in 9.30 and come home 5.30
it takes 30-40 mins to drive there

I have a very flexible way of working at the moment and any change which requires a long commute on the tube is going to be significantly worse than what I have now.

CMA also have offices in Cardiff so that is a possible option.

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The issue is really the travelling in. As you say an office is an office and the one I work out of now is quite boring and I am not so fussed about the culture of the area.

Bussolini - you willing to take a PM? Your settings don't allow it.

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Bussolini said:

Sure - didn't realise that, will send you one.

Commute depends where you live, but it's probably just as easy if not easier than the City for many!

I am somewhat put off by all the hours you say you work in the other thread about houses, lol. I am presuming you are quite senior though.

I have made contact with them options re flexible working/working at other offices.

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Thanks for responses

The employer has said that attending CW would not be required everyday and couple be as little as a few times a month.

Therefore if I did get the job I would either train it in (via Waterloo) or it might just be easier to car it up and stay in London the night before.

It seems that the Jubilee line is one to avoid... DLR being the other main option in.

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What diff would crossrail make to Waterloo > CW ?

Crossrail doesn't seem to stop at Waterloo