What is a “careerism”?

The term “careerism” is used to refer to the practice of people who do anything to advance their own careers. This means that they will be dishonest, unethical, and completely focused just on their careers and nothing else. People who practice “careerism” are often called “careerists”. The word “careerism” carries a negative connotation to it.

Here’s an example of it’s usage:

“Careerism” In a Sentence



Careerism is so common in companies these days that it often 
makes more honest people tired of working for big corporations.



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