Though there are dozens of careers to pick from inThe Sims 2, there’s nothing quite like becoming Mayor. If only because you can flaunt the title over your neighbors, the career itself is well worth the investment in time and energy. You’ll need valuable skills to reach the top, and we’re here to verify you have everything you need.

From practicing your speeches in the mirror to networking with neighbors and other Sims in clubs, you’ll need to stay on top of everything if you’re ever going to become Mayor. Below you’ll find everything you need to achieve your Sim’s professional dreams.

Politics Career Track

Any Sim looking to delve into a political career should be prepared for a long and arduous road. Not only will this careerdemand long hours, but you’ll need tospend most of your Sim’s free time schmoozingwith strangers to make vital connections.

Additionally, you’ll need to find time tobuild your Charisma, Creativity, and Logic skillsat the same time. It can be a lot to handle, but the payoff is worth the investment–even if it means your Sims neglect their family for a little while.

The Politics career track isbroken up into full-time and part-time work. Below are the available positions and how to get promoted:

Adult Politics Career Track

Only Adult Sims are able toundertake the political career journeyin full, accepting a full-time position from the get-go. Starting at the bottom is rough, with nine-hour shifts to begin with. Thankfully, you can move up quickly to reduce hours. The tradeoff is the skills you need. They’re difficult to build alone, and you canget to rank four without anyof them. Nevertheless, don’t let your sim waste time. The path to the mayor’s office requires diligence!

There are ten available positions in this career, and the skills will quickly pile up.

Days Off:Monday and Wednesday

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Days Off:Tuesday and Wednesday

Teen And Elder Politics Career Track

Aspiring teens and bored elder Sims canwork in politicsas well, though theiroptions are limited. They canonly work their way up to the position of intern, and the pay is significantly reduced. However, the skills they learn can help them in other areas of life. Using thenewspaper or computer, they can apply for an opening and begin their political journey. Below are all the jobs teens and elders can hold in politics:

Teens must have grades of ‘C’ or higher before they can get a part-time job.

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Politics Career Reward

Once your Sim reachesrank five in their political career, they can redeem theEnterprise Office Concepts Bushmaster Tele-Prompterfrom the career rewards menu. This unique podium allows Sims topractice delivering speechesmuch better than in a mirror.

Children canplay with the podiumas well as practice and receive lessons!

In addition totraining your Sim’s charisma, the podium increases the fun motive. They can evenask others for lessonsand teach members of their householdpublic speaking skills. Have your Sim deliver their best work on the podium to prepare them for the real deal at work!