I've been working on the markets side at a large IB for a few years and have come to despise my job. The crazy hours, the rudeness, the endless need to churn out nonsensical "analysis", making repetitive calls and presentations, dealing with jargon-spewing egomaniacs all day who don't realize how ridiculous they are.
I want nothing to do with it anymore, but need to figure out where to go from here. What have ex-markets people gone on to do outside the industry?
Problem is, I've already suffered 10 months this year and might as well hang in there for my bonus. Except bonuses won't be announced till Jan, won't be paid for another month... then I have to give notice --which would take me to March! Does it even make sense to begin job hunting right now?