Work and choice

She got the promotion she asked about

16 June 2026Jinan, Shandong Translated by AI

A client asked if she would get a promotion, worried about lower pay. I said the title would come first, and pay would follow later in the year.

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Client

Based on what you told me before, you said most likely I would move up half a step. Right now it looks like I might actually get the promotion, but there's no advantage in terms of money. If I don't get promoted and go back to my old position, I'll lose the concurrent post allowance too — just the base salary plus quarterly performance bonus. It doesn't seem like I'd move up half a step financially either. To be honest, I'm pushed into this situation now. If I get promoted, there'll be less money, more work, and more responsibility. But if I don't get promoted, I feel a little unwilling, or like I'd lose face. There's also a mental gap if I go back to my old position [emoji]. So I'd like to ask you to take another look — with the current situation, is it possible for me to succeed in the competition for the promotion?

根据之前道长帮我看的，说是多数是上半步，目前看来可能真的晋升在财上面是没有优势了，但是如果没有晋升回到原来的岗位，那兼岗补贴也没有，就是原来的底薪+季度绩效，好像也无法在财上上半步呢说实话现在被拱到这个局面，晋升上午会钱少事多责任多，但是不晋升内心有一点不甘心的或者是面子挂不住，回到原来岗位心态也有落差[emoji] 所以想请道长再帮忙看下，目前这个局势，我有可能会竞聘成功吗？

Zongyuan

A few points: 1. There is a document/official notice in the reading, so in terms of title, you will most likely move forward. A promotion is exactly a matter of gaining a title — you will get it. Even if this falls through, something equivalent will come up, like being put in charge of a project, which is the same sign. 2. As for money, from this divination, title comes before wealth. If you get promoted, just proceed normally with all the work. This autumn or around the Chou month (around January next year), the benefits side will catch up — for example, some welfare or a pay raise. 3. Overall, it looks quite proper and aboveboard, not many obstacles. You also have good support from people; no one will disagree or make petty reports behind your back.

几个提示: 1 得到文书，因此在名头上多数是进一步，升职也是取得名头的事情，会拿到。即使这件事落空，会有同等的事情出现，比如让你牵头负责某件事情，也是一个像。 2 关于钱财的事情，这个卦看，名比财靠前，如果晋升了，那么该做的都要正常推进，今年秋季或者靠近丑月 (明年1月附近) 利这一块会跟上，比如给你些福利或者待遇的提升。 3 总体看，挺名正言顺，没有太多卡壳，且挺得民心的，没有人不服或者打小报告。

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3. Overall, it looks quite proper and aboveboard, not many obstacles. You also have good support from people; no one will disagree or make petty reports behind your back. 4. During the promotion process, there may be document reviews involved. There might be a small delay in handover, but it's a minor issue — mostly unclear handover or some document that needs to be re-signed. Other notes: 1. You're prone to getting inflamed/overheated. Also, there will be some urgent matters that need immediate handling soon. 2. If you get promoted or change your title, on top of taking on new work, some of your current tasks will be cut. 3. There's a small unexpected gain, not necessarily salary — might be other income, the amount seems related to the number 2.

3 总体看，挺名正言顺，没有太多卡壳，且挺得民心的，没有人不服或者打小报告。 4 在晋升的过程里可能涉及文书的审查，在交接上可能会卡一下，也是小问题，多数是交接不清或者某个文件需要重新签署。其他的注意事项： 1 容易上火，此外近期会有些急事儿需要立刻处理。 2 如果升职或者换名头，在接手新活的基础上，会砍掉一部分活儿。 3 有点儿意外所得，未必是工资，可能是其他收入，金额看着和2相关。

Got it, that's all.

收哈

6月1日 15:11

Client

Wow, received, thank you.

哇，收到

So that means I can get the promotion this time?

那就是这次是可以晋升了

Zongyuan

Yes, or something equivalent.

嗯或者同等事件

You will get that kind of status either way.