Careerism

/kəˈrɪərɪzəm/ noun

The practice of pursuing professional advancement and personal success above all else, often at the expense of principles or other values.

From career + -ism (suffix forming systems of thought or practice). Emerged in mid-20th century English as a critical term for the attitude of prioritizing career advancement.

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