I really don't want to be dragged into a debate. The uniform stores at LGW (along with a number of other things at LGW) work way better than life at LHR. I'm just passing on my experiences, that's all. As I mentioned, a tie clip matter is trivial in terms of a career decision and maybe I picked a bad example.
As for visuals in the US - sure. But there are visuals and there are visuals. Visuals offered on base leg in dual RW ops with traffic everywhere compared to being cleared for a visual 30 miles out are a different story in terms of fun factor. As I said, horses for courses and for some BA life is great.