It's funny you should mention London - our London counterparts always did speak differently of their hours, managers, and opportunity for growth. So I agree with you!
I worked exclusively on front-office systems nearly for the entirety of my time as a developer for an investment bank. I didn't even get into how there are very few opportunities for growth and other, more HR-related/culture aspects of the job.
I'm glad you have good things to say about your work! I just wish I could describe the time that I and my colleagues spent at those banks in a better light. It was utterly life-altering when I left. I felt like I was living for the first time since college.
I worked exclusively on front-office systems nearly for the entirety of my time as a developer for an investment bank. I didn't even get into how there are very few opportunities for growth and other, more HR-related/culture aspects of the job.
I'm glad you have good things to say about your work! I just wish I could describe the time that I and my colleagues spent at those banks in a better light. It was utterly life-altering when I left. I felt like I was living for the first time since college.