A client asked about her career path in government work

Alright, I'll reply this evening.

Ding Chou [redacted]. Born in the [redacted] month of your BaZi (known in the West as the Four Pillars of Destiny). Metal is the most valuable element in your chart, and you do well when metal and fire appear together, but not when water and wood come at the same time. Chou earth is the storage on the year pillar, [redacted] is the storage of the month branch. Your work tends to be connected to the state — for example, public institution roles, state-owned enterprises, or downstream companies that work directly with state units. You can benefit from state-related resources. Looking back: 2021 had high expenses. 2022 was relatively good. 2023-2024 saw a career decline, mainly showing as: 1) chaotic management, 2) lower cost-effectiveness — likely pay cuts, stagnant pay, or more work for the same money. Between 2024 and 2025 you had a career change, like a role transfer, job switch, or major shift in your responsibilities. Looking ahead: 2025 is Yi Si. In the first half, Yi and Geng combine — it's tiring, but there are small achievements. The second half brings progress, but it starts in winter. Autumn is likely to have setbacks and financial losses. If there are assessments, you may rank lower, and expenses will be higher. Things improve in winter, with a slight increase in income and less effort required.

Hmm, were you assigned to a more ideal place in 2022?

You did a good job on that project.

Actually, they didn't originally want to give it to you.

But it fell to you, and you did well.

Yeah, they had picked someone else first.

That person didn't deliver.

Or they didn't want to do it themselves.

Answers to your questions: 1) You won't stay in this job until retirement. If there's no change in 2027-2028, there will be one in 2033, and you will most likely leave your current unit. 2) This year and next are still okay — effort pays off, more noticeably next year. From 2027 you enter a period of endurance; you'll need to be able to stick it out.

Please accept [the reading].

You will have a choice. They will ask for your opinion.

But you tend to quit on impulse when you're frustrated.

So it depends on what you choose at that time.

Hmm, weigh the pros and cons when the time comes [emoji].

Next year is good, there will be some unexpected income. 2027 is also passable. From 2028 it starts to decline, mainly due to the general environment — it's not just you, all your employees will be the same.

That's why negative feelings will come up.

Hmm.