career hazard

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Johnleo  #575393  Sat, 11 Oct 08 10:55 AM
A career hazard of symbologists was a tendency to extract hidden meaning from situations that had none. In this case, Langdon had entirely forgotten that the peaceful, equal-armed cross had been adopted as the perfect symbol for the flag of neutral Switzerland.

Could u pls explain what "career hazard" is? It looks like a disadvantage due to your rich knowledge about it.
What is the exact meaning?
Thank you.
  
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Clive  #575472  Sat, 11 Oct 08 04:24 PM
Hi,
A danger or problem that people who do that particular job commonly encounter.

eg A career hazard of firefighters is pulmonary problems due to smoke inhalation.
eg A career hazard of baseball pitchers is damage to the shoulder.

Best wishes, Clive
  
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Johnleo  #575617  Sun, 12 Oct 08 04:30 AM
thanks again, Clive
  
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