Part of it is about gauging people on their ability to perform under extreme stress. Part of it is about extracting as much work as possible from a human befor

Part of it is about gauging people on their ability to perform under extreme stress. Part of it is about extracting as much work as possible from a human before he / she burns out. Yet another goal is to take dozens of analyst and weed out, over the course of years, all those who are not hungry / greedy enough to make partner. It sure as shit isn't about doing anything that is sustainable long-term.