Demanding Rat Chinese zodiac sign traits: The Chinese New Year is the time for a fresh start (Image: Getty) While Rat-born people are very ambitious and successful career-people, they’re probably very anxious and stressed. Marites said: “People born in the Year of the Rat are known for being charming. They work hard to achieve their goals and set very high standards in life. “They have big ambitions, and they are usually very successful. Gifted with innate intelligence, they can maximise opportunities as they present themselves. “On the outside, they may appear cool and collected; in truth, they are restless and a little nervous underneath.