Market is undecided. Best idea is to stay away from index options and look at stocks that are bottoming or hitting a top, IMO.
Like you said you're getting screwed cause of the premium. So either way for premiums to drop, or like I said up top look at stocks bottoming or topping and then see if those premiums are more reasonable.
To be successful in the trading game, find a sound strategy and then learn and understand the rules of your strategy.