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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope