Careerism

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • 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).
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  • n. 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.
  • n. The perception that being a member of the military is a career, rather than an obligation to serve one's country.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. The practice of advancing one's career at the expense of one's personal integrity.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
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