CA vs NYC w/l balance

I am curious to hear others opinions on whether there is a difference in w/l balance solely based off of geography/location culture (i.e CA vs NY) or whether it is really just the group(people) that really determine w/l balance. Would love to hear someone who has been through both sides.

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As someone working in LA I would definitely say LA. If you work at one of the BB’s or basically any bank that’s based in NYC, you’re essentially at a satellite office. Less oversight, less people = more lax work environment

 
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