stage –n. a point or period in the growth or development of something; a step in a series or process

hierarchy –n. a system in which people or things are ordered in a series of levels with different purposes and importance

entry-level –adj. at the lowest level, the level of someone just starting a job or career

ambition –n. a desire to be successful, powerful or famous

career –n. a job or profession that someone has for a long time

negative –adj. not good, not wanted

degree –n. an official document and title that is given to someone who has successfully completed a series of classes at a college or university

hike –n. a long walk, especially for pleasure or exercise, often in a natural place