Lateraling after 6 months

Looking for some advice - had signed for a MM / LMM shop during on-cycle and have been on the desk for the last ~6 months. So far have not loved the experience and so have been looking at other shops and strategies - maybe something more across the lines of growth or special sits investing. Is it too soon to consider a move at this stage? I'd be open to sticking it out for a bit longer but mainly worry having to do an extra year as an associate if I wait too long before moving.

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