Is IB a death cult?

Personal growth sacrificed.

80-100 hr weeks.

Health deterioration. Health sacrifice. Selling your soul (friends, family, hobbies, hairline) for mammon. 

Suicidal thoughts from analysts and even prospects.

Human Civ is as advanced as its ever been but this is how we are deciding to spend our time?

Nice one cavemen.

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