careerism

[ kuh-reer-iz-uhm ]

noun

devotion to a successful career, often at the expense of one's personal life, ethics, etc.

Origin of careerism

First recorded in 1930–35; career + -ism

Fans of FX’s “The Americans” will recognize a world where professionalism can fall prey to sexism, careerism and garden-variety klutziness.
Five thrillers to read now — and soon | Richard Lipez | March 5, 2021 | Washington Post
But the greatest sin of all for Francis is perhaps that of careerism, chiding those who honor people rather than God.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s' | Barbie Latza Nadeau | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
When Clay held the world title aloft, Lipsyte saw in the gleam of the belt sports and '60s social upheaval and his own careerism.
On the Peninsula | Bryan Curtis | April 25, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

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