Couldn't Handle Data Collection Anymore

Worked for a firm where they told me I would be doing equity research. I did some ER but limited at most. I ended up doing data collection and collation for nearly a year for the most part. I just ended up quitting because this was quite literally mind numbing work. I have multiple degrees and just couldn't handle how incredibly boring this is. Do you all think I was wrong? I'd like to push towards IB but do you guys have any advice for me to get there?

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