ASO2 $475K saved at 27, work at a sweatshop, should I quit

A2A ASO2 working in MM IB at an absolute sweatshop. I have $475K saved ($320K liquid, $150K retirement) and dreading every day I go to work. Completely burnt out and just chasing the next bonus check in December. Considering quitting without anything lined up and taking a few months off, is this a bad move?  

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