Understanding IB Motivations and regrets

Why do you think people insist on joining IB even though they hear that the hours s*ck.

Some people even experience this during internships but still go ahead then start whining on how they should of done something else 18 months down the line

Is it FOMO ?

N.B: Your complaints are valid but I am trying to get a sense on the reason people willingly do this

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