Associations to the word «Careerism»

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Wiktionary

CAREERISM, noun. The overwhelming desire or urge to advance one's own career or social status, usually at the expense of other personal interests or social growth.
CAREERISM, noun. (chiefly US) The perception that being a member of the military is a career, rather than an obligation to serve one's country.

Dictionary definition

CAREERISM, noun. The practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.