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What does careerism mean?

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  1. 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.
  2. (chiefly US) The perception that being a member of the military is a career, rather than an obligation to serve one's country.
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Unfortunately, this can sometimes lapse into sharky careerism and an undue emphasis on credentialism.
New immigrants are more likely to see entrepreneurship, not careerism, as their primary means of establishing themselves economically.
We recognize that selfish careerism, command-and-control bossiness, and short-sighted quick fixes are poisonous to a team's spirit.
Cpl Mark Quade: In my view, and this is my personal opinion, I think careerism is a goal right now.
His careerism almost led him to leave the field of aviation in 1922. Only his failure to secure a better position prevented this.
Identifying and discouraging opportunistic careerism may also improve matters.

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