Switching jobs ahead of a downturn?

Does going into a downturn change how you all are thinking about career moves? I'm a director at a ~$450m fund that provides excellent job security and good lifestyle but has been a bit boring as of late. Thinking about upgrading to a more fast paced fund but having second thoughts given the market environment. Any opinions on staying vs going during a bear market?

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