Update on my new job

For the past fortnight I have been quite busy working on my first project. I am working for one of the big banks out at Canary Wharf. Canary Wharf is the major financial district of London, and is one of the only places where you get skyscrapers in London. Before, when I worked in central London, most of the buildings are only 2 or three storeys high, as they like the city to be designed in a way to allow for an unimpeded view of St Paul's Cathedral. Canary Wharf was built on the old docklands area in the east of London, and is about 20 mins from central London on a light rail. It was really different to be out in one of the high-rise buildings and see the view of London from there.

This is a view from the building I am working in, looking out to the east. You can see the 'Millenium Dome' in the foreground. The city airport is also in this frame.

The project I am working on is quite interesting, and is around helping the bank improve its customer service. It is quite a large project and we are a small team from the consultancy and are working with alot of internal people to get the project done. At the moment I am starting at 8-30am and going through until about 6-30pm. On Friday I was at work until 7-15pm. My Manager is doing even longer hours than this... On a positive note, there is a good canteen and with lovely salads, so I am hoping I can get healthy by eating lots of lovely food. Although I am finding it hard to get the energy to go the gym when I get home, but will have to do it really. Anyway, so far so good. The project seems interesting, and I am working with a good team of people. Fingers crossed it stays that way.

This photo shows how the glass comes right down to the floor. You can get quite giddy if you stand to close to the edge.

In the centre of the floor is a huge atrium, which is a nice way to bring some light into the office.