Careerist
(noun)
- A person whose ambition is primarily to advance their career, often at the expense of other considerations.
- A person who is primarily interested in their professional advancement and not in other aspects of life.
Origin:
From late 19th century, from the word career + -ist.
Examples:
- She was criticized for being a careerist and not valuing her family.
- He was a ruthless careerist who would do anything to get ahead.
- The company was filled with careerists who were only interested in their own advancement.
- He was accused of being a careerist by his colleagues.
- She was a careerist and had no time for anything else in life.