Leaving MF to Smaller Shop

Hi all, currently a Assoc. / Senior Assoc. at a MF (BX, KKR, Apollo) looking to transition to a smaller fund.

Have reached out to the large recruiters with my resume (great experience across a variety of asset classes), but have yet to see a worthwhile opportunity in the last ~month or so.

Know the market is tough right now but I Am surprised that it is this bad. Should I just continue to be patient?

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