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You won’t get far inThe Sims 2without money, and Simoleons are earned through hard work. Thankfully, there are various careers you may work in to climb the corporate ladder and make a living wage to support your family. But which job should you choose, and how do you even get the job?
We’ll break down each job and the benefits, along with how to get promoted so you can build the life of your dreams. There’s nothing to stop you from reaching the top of your career track, even if it means living in a tiny apartment to make ends meet until you’re able to move.
How To Get A Job
To get a job in The Sims 2, you’ll need toread through the newspaperoruse a computerto search for a job. There are only a few listing available per day, so if you’re able to’t find your dream job, you’ll need to make do until then.
In the newspaper, which is delivered daily, there areonly three listings. If you check the computer, you’llfind five listings total. Make sure to check both to ensure you have the best chance of finding your Sim’s dream gig.
The computer often has the same three listings as the newspaper.
When your Sim goes to work, they’llget paid upon their return. A car will come to get them when it’s time to work and it will bring them back, thoughyou can choose to walk to workas well.
Not showing up to work can result in getting fired!
How To Get A Job By Networking
While talking with other Sims and making friends, you mightencounter networking opportunities. These are unique interactions thatoffer your Sim access to higher level jobswithout having to work your way up the ladder.
You can’t force these encounters, but when youspeak with your neighbors and friends, you may be offered a job on the spot. Stay social and you can save yourself a lot of effort! What Sim wouldn’t wanta high-paying jobthey aren’t qualified for?
How To Get Promoted
Check the job menu to see what yourspecific promotion requirementsare. You can see whatskills need to be upgradedalong withhow many friends your Sim needsto have to make their way up the corporate ladder.
There are alsowork opportunities throughout the daythat can speed up your promotions, but they canalso get you fired. For this reason, it’s best tosave before your Sim goes to workeach day in case these rare occurrences happen.
All Career Tracks
There are a plethora of careers for your Sim to pursue, andeach career has ten levelsin it. Adult Sims have the most variety for work, but teens and elders can also enter the workforce.
Reaching the top yields exclusive rewards!
All Adult Jobs
There are atotal of 25 adult career tracksacross all expansions in The Sims 2, and each of these careers can bea fulfilling opportunity for your Simto earn money and enrich their lives.
Below are the positions they can hold and the associated incomes, so you candecide what’s best for your family.
University
All Teen And Elder Jobs
Teens and elders canprovide an additional income, though their options are limited. They canjoin most career tracks, but can onlyhold low-level positions.
When teenagers become adults, they are eligible to move up, butelders are locked into a lower trackunless they age up as an adult while holding a level four or higher position.
Below are all the jobs teens and elders can excel in:
Seasons
All Pet Careers
Even yourfurry friends can find workin The Sims 2! Your canine or feline companion canjoin one of three career pathsand rise to the top to helpsupport the family. Make sure to reward them with a few toys and treats for their efforts.
Monday and Friday
Tuesday and Friday
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Tuesday and Thursday
Sunday and Saturday
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
