Follow the Animal: Discovering your potential in 2017

Rooster

1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029

If you are born in the year of the Rooster, you are very helpful and always occupied. As a natural hard worker and highly motivated individual, you will be a good banker, dentist, or bookkeeper. On top of that, you have excellent organisational skills, and you like to always be in control.

Also, you’d enjoy interacting with people in your day to day tasks. Therefore, you love anything that involves customer service, teaching, or even entertainment.

You might have heard someone comment you are overconfident which is (sometimes) a good thing for your career. That could be why you’d enjoy owning the titles of Principal, Doctor, or Chartered Accountant.

Other jobs: Secretary, Dancer, Insurance Consultant

 

Dog

1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030

Needless to say, born in the year of the Dogs, you are the best colleagues, if not, the best employee anyone could ask for. Not only loyal and hardworking, but you are also always willing to give a helping hand, especially to those who are new to the company. Your selfless characteristic will lead you to career a nurse, counsellor, or police officer – that stubborn nature you possess will come in handy in all of these occupations.

When facing obstacles, you’re resourceful and innovative. It’ll be better if you could consider a career in sports or hospitality management. Nonetheless, with your high morals, you’d make an excellent judge, professor, and even priest. However, if you are inclined to project-orientated business, it’s best that you choose a career in software development.

Other jobs: Scientist, Game Software Developer, Interior Designer

 

Pig

1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031

Your colleagues and clients are always delighted by your keen attention to detail. If you are born in the year of the Pig, you are most likely trusted by others. You are not afraid of your responsibilities. Paired with your patience and kindness, you are perfect to become a veterinarian or civil servant. Your creative flair and would make a great technician, interior designer or chef. In fact, you love cooking and thought of living the rest of your life as a caterer.

You are kinda clingy, too. You love your homes, and your families miss you whenever you are not around. You may consider working from home – even if it means starting your own business. Freelancing and blogging seem great options.

Other jobs: Restaurateur, Doctor, Entertainer.

 

Ox

1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021 2033

Your willpower and persistence will lead you to success. Born in the year of the Ox, you prefer a stable occupation, where your efforts and capabilities are recognised by your superior and your colleagues. These trusts will get you promotions you deserve as well as a big fat pay cheque at the end of each month.

You’re more known to be passionate and lenient. Also, you have a sharp eye for detail, and you perform better if you work alone. An educator, an office assistant, or a doctor will be a perfect option for you.

As you prefer to have a routine, you’ll excel in a job that has a constant amount of tasks throughout the day, especially if these tasks are specialised. You also have a special favour for nature. Hence artistic careers suit you, too. You would enjoy being an archaeologist, mechanic, banker, engineer, editor, as well as a medical transcriptionist.

Other jobs: Interior Designer, Painter, Carpenter, Broker, Real Estate Agent.

Tiger 

1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022 2034

If you are born in the year of the Tiger, you are dynamic, and you would prefer a job that requires lots of energy. You hate routine, and you are always ready to accept new challenges and even a new environment. Hence, being a manager, travel agent, and an actor maybe the perfect jobs for you.

Also, you are decisive and have good judgement, which makes you kinda competitive and enjoys being in charge. Your quick response makes you a good entrepreneur, comedian, pilot, advertising agent, or office manager.

Adventure and new challenges are essentials for you to stay longer in one industry. Perhaps careers like, policeman, politician, writer, and even chauffeur, that has extreme environments and full of ‘surprises’ every day will motivate you.

Other jobs: Firefighter, Event Planner, Adventurer

 

Rabbit

1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023 2035

Those who born in the year of the Rabbits have a good mind for business especially in taking good risks. Other than being an entrepreneur, you should consider venturing into real estate or fashion design. Also, you can explain yourself well so that you will be a successful writer, teacher, and public relations officer, too.

You are responsible and devoted to your job. Your calm, compassionate and non-confrontational characteristics will ensure you a long career as a therapist as well.

Other jobs: Publisher, Doctor, Tour Guide, Administrator

 

Dragon

1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024 2036

Born in the year of the Dragon, you have excellent leadership skills. You are always energetic and excited to work, but long office hour job will exhaust your energy. Hopping from one career to the other is not your cup of tea, though.

You are encouraged to apply your unlimited imagination in a thinking job as an architect, café owner, or writer. Other than that, you have an eye for trends and will enjoy an adventurous career. You may consider being a pilot or hiking guide. Entering the world of fashion designing, advertising, or anything in the television industry will be good too.

Other jobs: Lawyer, Computer Analyst, Engineer

 

Snake

1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025 2037

If you’re born in the year of the Snake, people often misunderstood your laid back attitude, but in fact, you are more likely to enjoy the freedom of arranging your schedule. Hence, you are more than happy to be a freelance writer, journalist, or composer.

You are born to be a problem solver and responsible. These characteristics enable you to thrive in demanding environments. Since you also have a good memory too, you’d excel as an investigator, dietician, and sociologist. You may want to consider becoming a scientist, analyst, or educator as these careers allow you to utilise your intelligence.

Other jobs: Gardener, Fashion Designer, Painter, Astrologer

 

Horse

1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026 2038

If you are born in the year of the Horse, you are most likely a competitive, good communicators, and great socialisers. Tour guide, sales representative, or anything sporty will fulfil your needs to communicate with people and work in a team.

You might be rebellious during your childhood and teenage years. However, you will eventually be a helpful and well-rounded person when you grown-up. Having said that, you still prefer to give commands compared to receiving orders. Try being a language instructor or a key-note speaker that is less mundane and repetitive.

Other jobs: Lawyer, Journalist, Civil Engineer, Bartender

 

Goat

1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027 2039

You are often described as calm, sensitive, and intelligent. Born in the year of the Goat, you will thrive if you find the ‘flock’ that you are comfortable with. You work better in a group rather than alone, though. Try being a hair stylist, teacher, or florist.

You are a reluctant leader, but you’ll take the responsibility if you are appointed. Compared to Dragon, Tiger, and Horse, power and status are not vital to you. Also, Goat symbolises the elegant and diplomatic in Chinese; you’ll enjoy a career as a philosopher, scientist, or diplomat. You’re bound to do well in the medical field, too.

Other jobs: Paediatrician, Interior designer, Editor, Graphic designer

 

Monkey

1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028

Born in the year of the Monkey, you are very energetic, fast, and sociable. These are great traits for a journalist, engineer and sales representative. You are good at adapting to the different environment, hence, making you a perfect fit for leadership positions. You’ll enjoy your career as an air traffic controller, film director, or banker.

If you wish to burn more energy, try the entertainment industry, or become a restaurant manager, or building contractor. Your natural persuasive skills make you a PR manager, too. Nonetheless, your ability to multi-task makes you a treasure to your company.

Other jobs: Stockbroker, Advertising, Engineer, Scientist

 

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