Aquiring numerous credentials, usually college degrees, in order to procure employment at a company owned and run by a middle school dropout. Paper chasing is the safe alternative to entrepreneurial endeavors. The third alternative would be to settle for mediocrity, the most common path for a human life.
Michael Dell gave up the paperchase to start his own computer company. His vision made the pursuit of a college degree a waste of time. Ironically, most of the entry level positions at Dell require a college degree.
The act of attaining multiple post secondary degrees in spite of only being able to utilize one degree.
Student A: "Hey! I just graduated with a MD/JD!"
Student B: "Cool! So what are you going to do with that?"
Student A: "I dunno. Be a lawyer, I guess."
Student B: "So why bother getting the MD?"
Student A: "Shut up!" (storms out of room.)
Student B: "Paperchase, idiot."
Someone that's about their money. Someone thats trying to get paid by all means neccesary no matter what it is. Whether its a regular 9-5 job or being a drug dealer or a prostitute. Someone who will never stop trying to get paid.
1st example:"That broad is a golddigger"
"Nah dude she a straight paper chaser"
2nd example:"That dude is making big moves around the way!that nigga is a straight paper chaser the kid is about his bread"