Will you get that promotion or pay raise this coming new year?
January 13, 2020
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The Year of the Rat comes with new beginnings, and with that, consider new opportunities and challenges as the shift in Qi permeates through 2020. Find out what you can expect and design a grand year for yourself.
A one man-army mentality will do you no favours this year. This is a period where you’ll find people in both your social and corporate circles who will willingly help and empower you in your pursuits. Be approachable and a team player, and you’ll avoid the backlash of corporate politics while gaining indispensable allies.
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The Ox's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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Your likeability will soar this year as superior and fellow co-workers become more receptive to you, enabling you to achieve a harmonious working environment. Polish your communication skills and you’ll be able to expedite this process.
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The Tiger's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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While the professional road ahead is rocky, upping your communicative prowess will go a long way to ensure your efforts won’t go unrecognised while keeping the corporate drama coming your way to an absolute minimum.
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The Rabbit's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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The Rabbit is liable to being swept up in gossip at the workplace, though prioritising work over corporate drama will allow you to minimise the backlash of the wagging tongues. Despite the rumours surrounding you, you’ll nonetheless enjoy a helping hand from colleagues throughout the year. Return favours as they come and you’ll design a better work experience for yourself this 2020.
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The Dragon's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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Look at the silver linings of every career-related issue that may test the Dragon’s perseverance this year. Miscommunication and backstabbing may dominate your professional life this time around, but such hardships are also an opportunity for you to discover ways you can improve your interactions with those at the workplace.
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The Snake's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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There are high chances of a promotion this year as your rapport with your superiors improve overall. Don’t be afraid to voice out what your contributions are; silence and false modesty are poor traits that will not get your talents noticed by those above you.
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The Horse's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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Meditation and charity work will be a source of attaining calm and appreciation for others; this is an important counter to the added stress you will endure at the workplace this year. Don’t allow a lack of recognition encourage you to throw in the towel. Persevere at your current workplace against all odds and your hard work may just be rewarded.
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The Goat's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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The first half of 2020 will be a crucial time for you to establish a foundation for your career. Suppress your impatience and don’t mindlessly jump at every career opportunity you see; some of these so-called opportunities won’t benefit you in the long run. Only commit to something outside your primary work after careful consideration!
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The Monkey's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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It is in your best interests to find ways of showcasing your talents more prominently to garner the attention of your superiors or other figures of importance. At the same time, be extra careful about who you trust and what you say, as your newfound recognition at the workplace may invite jealousy and potential backstabbing.
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The Rooster's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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It may not be the most smooth-sailing of career journeys, but the Rooster will nonetheless encounter good opportunities, such as the possibility of enrolling in a special career development programme or more company trips to improve connections both within and beyond your workplace. Be extra nice and accommodating to the people in your professional circle to keep these opportunities coming.
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The Dog's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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Influential people will have your back in the professional space, deterring potential backstabbers and opportunists from fully exploiting you. Be sure to show your appreciation of the people in power who will assist you; by aligning your efforts with those who have greater authority, you stand a fair chance of turning your career prospects around.
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The Pig's Career Luck in the Year of the Rat
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You won’t be needing to struggle in your professional life too much, thanks to a generally positive relationship between you and your colleagues. In fact, you may be primed to elevate yourself to a better corporate position by leveraging on the assistance of bountiful helping hands you will enjoy this year.
