Anyway, great apologies for not posting anything real about my adventures since the middle of February (for a trip I took in January!). As usual, a lot has been happening lately. Many visitors (Justin from high school, Mike, Tristan and her friend, my friend Alison from work). A couple of quick trips (Leeds, Geneva with some more French skiing). A few big British tourist sights (Hampton Court Palace, Leeds Castle).
But my big excuse for a lack of communication is that I'll be starting a new job next week. Still in London and still with JPMorgan, but I'll be moving buildings and departments. The new role is on the technology support team of the Chief Investment Office business. I'm definitely looking forward to getting started.
So as many of you know, right now I'm making software for traders which helps them understand what they've bought and what they might want to do next. My new role will be back with the department I worked for in New York, but instead of writing the code, I'll be helping the traders use it and making sure it works well day to day. It can be a stressful job -- sometimes they yell!!!! -- but I think it will be interesting to see how something I spent a few years building will actually be used. Plus, I'll have someone reporting to me, so a bit of a career step forward. Let me know if you know anyone because I'm hiring!
I don't talk about my job too much here (even though it's really really really interesting), but this move is important to me and I'm happy about it, so I thought it was worth sharing. I'll be in on a street called London Wall near the Moorgate tube stop. Here's a pic I took of the building last summer:
I'll be on the top left corner! 17th floor...um, not that high actually, but very high for a London building! Since a lot of the traders and business people work there, it's a "cooler" place to work than the technology building I'm in now. Plus my commute is easier because I don't have to change trains. So it's all good!
Anyway, I'll try to get stories and pics up for all the other stuff I mentioned. I feel bad about being so behind and should be able to catch up soon. Here's a strange picture of me and my bros to keep you happy. :-)
Ok, I hope everyone out there is doing well and having fun. Off to my leaving drinks now. Unfortunately in this country the guy leaving has to buy all the drinks! Thankfully I have a small team!
Cheerio,
Dan
