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The Sims 4is an in-depth life simulation where players can show their creativity by building houses, creating Sims, and playing with life. Sims can have relationships, start families, and choose a career that’s perfect for them. The possibilities are almost endless regarding the jobs Sims can have, whether they want the hectic life of a secret agent or something more humble like owning a bakery.
Regardless of how players want to start their Sim journeys, they will eventually need to get some cash. While there are other ways of doing this, including cheats, sending them to work is the most reliable way to get same-day cash. Some Aspirations require Sims to get specific jobs. So, here’s how players can get jobs for their Sims and send them to work inThe Sims 4.
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How to Get a Job in The Sims 4
Sims have several options when it comes to getting a job. Of course, players can start their Sims off with a random career if they use Story Mode in Create-A-Sim, which assigns their traits, starting funds, and a potential career. Otherwise, they can get a job after moving a Sim onto a lot.
Sims can get a job using a computer, phone, or the Career Panel at the bottom right-hand side of the screen. Every Sim has a cellphone on them automatically, but a computer must be bought, or Sims can use a public one at a library lot. Players must select the Sim they want to be employed andchoose Join a Careerto pull up the job menu.
Job options range from freelance,part-time, careers, and gigs if players have certain DLC downloaded. Sims who are Teens or older can get jobs. Each job has an hourly rate, working hours, and a description that has a brief overview of the work they will be doing.
To get a job, choose one, and the Sim will be notified when their first day is and if there are any tasks they can complete toget a head start on work. Sims can change careers at any time without penalty, but if they want to go back, they will begin at level one rather than the career level they left at.
How to Go to Work in The Sims 4
After joining a career, the next step is to go to work. Sims will start the following work day even if they get the job before their shift starts. Sims can ensure they are prepared for their first day by fulfilling all their needs, doing their work tasks, and having theneeded skills to progress.
On their work days, Sims will get a notification an hour before work that it is almost time to go. Sims will automatically leave when they’re supposed to unless they are doing a different task, so keep an eye on the time.
If they don’t go automatically, players can click on their Sims, and the option “Go to Work” will appear. They’ll have an hour after their shift starts to get there before they receive a call from their boss asking them where they are. Players can follow their Sims to work ifit is an active career.
If players show up late too many days in a row or skip work, they will get fired. They can check their work progress at the career panel; if the progress is in the red zone, they risk getting fired. Additionally, if playershaveGrowing Togetherinstalled, there’s a slight chance they could get laid off.
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
