She wants to climb the corporate ladder at her new company.
corporate ladder
idiomThe hierarchy or ranking system of employment positions within a business organization; especially, such a hierarchy viewed as a ladder to be climbed (to successive higher-ranking positions) while one is pursuing a career path.
He spent ten years working hard to climb the corporate ladder before finally becoming a manager.
Despite his initial enthusiasm for the firm, he eventually grew weary of the relentless competition required to ascend the corporate ladder.
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corporate welfare bum
A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.
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pull the ladder up after oneself
Alternative form of pull the ladder up behind oneself.
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pull the ladder up behind oneself
To prevent others from attaining or benefiting from the same advantages, opportunities, or rights as oneself.
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social ladder
The hierarchy of a society.