careerism
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ca·reer·ism
(kə-rîr′ĭz′əm)n.
Pursuit of professional advancement as one's chief or sole aim: "Rampant careerism, which makes many a work place a joyless site, was in check" (Mary McGrory).
ca·reer′ist adj. & n.
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ca•reer•ism
(kəˈrɪər ɪz əm)n.
devotion to a career, often at the expense of one's personal life or ethics.
[1930–35]
ca•reer′ist, n.
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careerism
the characteristics associated with one who advances his career even at the expense of his pride and dignity. — careerist, n.
See also: Behavior-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | careerism - the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity |
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