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Not to be confused with Business.

Business is a career available in The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4.

The Sims[edit | edit source]

Of the ten career tracks in the base game, Business had the third-lowest pay at rank 1 but the third-highest at rank 10, behind only Entertainment and Pro Athlete, and follows a similar pay curve to those two. Requiring 14 friends to reach maximum rank, it was also tied with Entertainment for second-hardest career track to climb (behind Politics). At rank 10, its ratio of pay to friends required is pretty average ($1200/14 friends = 85.7), but lower than those of the career tracks with the most similar pay curves (Pro Athlete and Science). Out of the 20 career tracks in the base game, Livin' Large, and Unleashed, it offers more or less average pay at rank 1, is in a three-way tie (with Journalism and Paranormal) for fifth-highest pay at rank 10, and has the sixth-highest combined pay over all ten ranks ($5400), but is in a three-way tie for fifth-hardest to climb.

Business Career Levels
1) Mailroom Clerk
Minimum wage, but you're on the ground floor of one of SimCity's mega-corps. Keep the copier and coffee machine in working order. Be organized, prompt, and friendly when you push the cart through the halls - maybe some sharp-eyed company officer will consider you for a kick upstairs. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 0
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
09:00 - 15:00
Friends requirement 0
§120/day
2) Executive Assistant
Longer hours, but an opportunity to work the phones, increase people skills, and keep the Boss happy. If you work on your mechanical skill, you might be able to repair that infernal copy machine the next time it breaks. Now THAT would make your boss notice you. Cooking 0 Mechanical 0 Charisma 0
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 0
§180/day
3) Field Sales Representative
Before you move up in the company, you'll have to earn your dues putting in a long day on the road. Meet your quotas (charisma can make a good sales pitch great) and make good contacts and you'll be ripe for a promotion to an office with wheels. Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 0
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 0
§250/day
4) Junior Executive
Now you have your own grunt to boot around, a personal cubicle, and a nice salary - but it's still a long walk down the hall to the washrooms. Good relationships with people to whom you've proven your superior logic skill will definitely get you noticed. Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 2
Body 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 1
§320/day
5) Executive
You have your own Junior Executive, and an actual office with a door that closes. Problem is, the Executive level at your company is heavily populated. Well-rounded skills and a good work attitude will help you stand out from the crowd and impress the higher ups. Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 2
Body 0 Logic 2 Creativity 0
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 3
§400/day
6) Senior Manager
Salary hops up, as you are now overseeing several franchise offices. There are a lot of executives under your command, so charisma and logic help in settling disputes and keeping the various teams running smoothly. Your golf game needs to be good if you expect to close deals, so a little more work in the body department might not be a bad idea. Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 3
Body 0 Logic 3 Creativity 2
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 6
§520/day
7) Vice President
The corner office is yours. Pay takes another leap. However, competition is rougher on this floor. Keep sharpening those skills and keep making lots of friends. You never know when you'll need them. Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 4
Body 2 Logic 4 Creativity 2
09:00 - 17:00
Friends requirement 8
§660/day
8) President
The company sends a town car to pick you up in the morning. You get the top floor suite and a hefty paycheck. Your creative juices are flowing and you're feeling smart and powerful. But there's a downside as well. More stress, and some of the neighbors might resent your success (Nothing a barbecue at your place wouldn't fix. And who knows, you might meet someone new...) Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 5
Body 2 Logic 6 Creativity 3
09:00 - 17:00
Friends requirement 10
§800/day
9) CEO
Top of the heap at your company. But can a powerful, well-to-do exec balance the responsibilities of the office with mate, children and friends? Social responsibilities are peaking - it might be time to move up to a bigger house, to better entertain bigwigs. Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 6
Body 2 Logic 7 Creativity 5
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 12
§950/day
10) Business Tycoon
You're a corporate raider and mogul, heading a world wide conglomerate. But now that you're a famous local figure, guess what? You'll be expected to give money to charities to maintain your standing with your fellow Sims. Still, it does feel good to glow in the bask of success. Cooking 0 Mechanical 2 Charisma 8
Body 2 Logic 9 Creativity 6
09:00 - 15:00
Friends requirement 14
§1,200/day

A Business Tycoon will eventually change careers and become an All-Star in the Pro Athlete career track.

Chance Cards[edit | edit source]

Business Chance Cards
1) Mailroom Clerk
No chance cards for this level
2) Executive Assistant
The Boss missed the deadline for a critical overnight delivery. You volunteered to carry the parcel to the airport. For outstanding initiative the boss rewarded you with a $1000 bonus.

Positive: +§1000

3) Field Sales Rep
No chance cards for this level
4) Junior Executive
How embarrassing! A little too much eggnog at the office holiday party, and you're doing barnyard animal impressions in your underwear. You lose 1 Charisma point.

Negative: Charisma skill -1

5) Executive
No chance cards for this level
6) Senior Manager
No chance cards for this level
7) Vice President
No chance cards for this level
8) President
With wisdom and panache, you preside over the conviction of SimCity's most notorious gangster, winning accolades across SimNation. You receive a book deal and collect a $5000 advance.

Positive: +§5000

9) CEO
No chance cards for this level
10) Business Tycoon
You've become totally burnt out on the fast track. A flash of inspiration leads you to leave the world of business and pursue a new career in sports. All those days on the golf course will finally pay off. The local team offers you a position as an All-Star on their team and you accept.

Positive: Change to the Pro Athlete career track as an All-Star.

The Sims 2[edit | edit source]

The Career reward object is the Execuputter. It is unlocked when a Sim reaches Executive (career level 5), and raises Fun and Charisma. If The Sims 2: Apartment Life is installed, Techs and Socialites are likely to be employed in this career. College majors associated with this career are Economics and Psychology. When using SimPE to change a Sim's career, the Business career will be labeled as Economy.

Adult Promotion Levels[edit | edit source]

Business Career Levels
1) Mailroom Technician
Minimum wage, but you're on the ground floor of one of SimCity's mega-corps.

Keep the copier and coffee machine in working order. Be organized, prompt, and friendly when you push that cart through the halls - maybe some sharp-eyed company officer will consider you for a kick upstairs.

S M T W T F S Charisma 0
09:00 - 15:00
Creativity 0
Logic 0
§168/day Friends requirement 0
No bonus
2) Executive Assistant
Longer hours, but an opportunity to work the phones, increase people skills, and keep the Boss happy. Start developing your speaking skills now: you might be able to impress the Boss with a creative new business proposal. S M T W T F S Charisma 1
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 0
Logic 0
§252/day Friends requirement 0
Bonus: §504
3) Field Sales Representative
Before you move up in the company, you'll have to earn your dues putting in a long day on the road. Meet your quotas (charisma can make a good sales pitch great) and make good contacts, and you'll be ripe for a promotion to an office without wheels. S M T W T F S Charisma 2
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 0
Logic 0
§350/day Friends requirement 0
Bonus: §700
4) Junior Executive
Now you have your own grunt to boot around, a personal cubicle, and a nice salary - but it's still a long walk down that hall to the washrooms. Good relationships with people to whom you've proven your superior logic skill will definitely get you noticed. S M T W T F S Charisma 2
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 1
Logic 0
§448/day Friends requirement 1
Bonus: §896
5) Executive
You have your own Junior Executive and an actual office, with a door that closes. Problem is, the Executive level at your company is heavily populated. Well-rounded skills and a good work attitude will help you stand out from the crowd and impress the higher ups. S M T W T F S Charisma 4
09:00 - 15:00
Creativity 1
Logic 2
§560/day Friends requirement 2
Bonus: §1,120
6) Senior Manager
Salary hops up, as you are now overseeing several franchise offices. There are a lot of executives under your command, so charisma and logic help in settling disputes and keeping the various teams running smoothly. Your golf game needs to improve if you expect to close any deals from now on, so a little more work in the creative department would not be a bad idea. S M T W T F S Charisma 4
08:00 - 17:00
Creativity 3
Logic 3
§728/day Friends requirement 4
Bonus: §1,456
7) Vice President
The corner office is yours. Pay takes another leap. However, competition is rougher on this floor. Keep sharpening those skills and make lots of friends. You never know when you'll need them. S M T W T F S Charisma 5
08:00 - 16:00
Creativity 3
Logic 4
§924/day Friends requirement 5
Bonus: §1,848
8) President
The company sends a limo to pick you up in the morning. You get the top floor suite and a hefty paycheck. Your creative juices are flowing, and you're feeling smart and powerful. But there's a downside as well. More stress, and some of your neighbors may resent your success. (Nothing a barbecue at your place wouldn't fix. And who knows, you might meet someone new...) S M T W T F S Charisma 5
08:00 - 16:00
Creativity 4
Logic 6
§1,400/day Friends requirement 6
Bonus: §2,800
9) CEO
Top of the heap at your company. But can a powerful, well-to-do exec balance the responsibilities of the office with the needs of mate, children, and friends? Social responsibilities are peaking--it might be time to move up to a bigger house, to better entertain bigwigs. S M T W T F S Charisma 6
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 6
Logic 7
§1,665/day Friends requirement 7
Bonus: §3,330
10) Business Tycoon
You're a corporate raider and mogul, heading a worldwide conglomerate. But now that you're a famous local figure, guess what? You'll be expected to give money to charities to maintain your standing with your fellow Sims. Still, doesn't it feel good to bask in the glow of success? S M T W T F S Charisma 8
10:00 - 16:00
Creativity 7
Logic 9
§2,100/day Friends requirement 8
Bonus: §4,200

Teen/Elder Promotion Levels[edit | edit source]

Business Career Levels
1) Gofer
The obtainer of coffee - glamorous, no, but at least it gets you out of the office and into the "fresh" city air much of the time. Not to be confused with the small furry semi-aquatic woodland creature, an office gofer is one who goes for things at the request of pretty much anyone who isn't a gofer themselves. Keep up the fetching and you might find yourself going for one of those openings in the mailroom. S M T W T F S Charisma 0
15:00 - 18:00
Creativity 0
Logic 0
§52/day Friends requirement 0
No bonus
2) Mailroom Technician
Minimum wage, but you're on the ground floor of one of SimCity's mega-corps. Keep the copier and coffee machine in working order. Be organized, prompt, and friendly when you push that cart through the halls - maybe some sharp-eyed company officer will consider you for a kick upstairs. S M T W T F S Charisma 0
15:00 - 18:00
Creativity 0
Logic 1
§76/day Friends requirement 2
Bonus: §152
3) Executive Assistant
Longer hours, but an opportunity to work the phones, increase people skills, and keep the Boss happy. Start developing your speaking skills now: you might be able to impress the Boss with a creative new business proposal. S M T W T F S Charisma 1
15:00 - 19:00
Creativity 1
Logic 1
§98/day Friends requirement 6
Bonus: §196

Adult Chance Cards[edit | edit source]

For more information on Chance Cards in The Sims 2, see Chance card.


Business Chance Cards
1) Mailroom Technician
While sorting the mail, a letter falls out of an envelope and lands on the ground. It says that Landgraab Enterprises is about to buy Wrightway Toys. <Sim> could act quickly and take the investment opportunity himself/herself, or arrange a meeting with his/her boss to pitch the stock purchase proposal to the company. Invest Success:
+§1,000
15% chance
Failure:
-§200
84% chance
Tell Boss Success:
Promotion Promoted to Executive Assistant
Charisma Skill +1
84% chance
Failure:
Fired Get Fired
15% chance
2) Executive Assistant
On his/her lunch break, <Sim> notices a new antiques store called London Charms opening across the road from his/her office. It occurs to <Sim> that a joint business venture between his/her corporation and a smaller privately owned store might be just what his/her company's looking for, but he/she also notices some trinkets that might be far more valuable than they look. He/She could take his/her lunch hour to shop, or deliver a proposal to his/her boss. Shop Success:
+§750
Logic skill +1
15% chance
Failure:
-§45
84% chance
Tell Boss Success:
Creativity Skill +1
84% chance
Failure:
Demotion Demoted to Mailroom Technician
15% chance
3) Field Sales Representative
A memo sent from the main office to all Field Sales Reps. informs <Sim> that a new Junior Executive position has been created and will be filled at the end of the day by the Field Sales Rep. with the largest sales contract. This could be a great time for <Sim> to try out his/her new plan to incorporate cellular telemarketing into his/her sales, but then again, Door to Door is tried and true. Telemarketing Success:
Promotion Promoted to Junior Executive
15% chance
Failure:
Charisma skill Lose all points
84% chance
Door to Door Success:
Promotion Promoted to Junior Executive
84% chance
Failure:
Creativity skill Lose all points
15% chance
4) Junior Executive
The current grist for the office rumor mill seems to be that <Sim>'s boss is up for a promotion and has been asked to hand pick his replacement. Seems like a sure fire way to get in good with the boss would be to take him out to his favorite restaurant, but <Sim> also knows that his kids have been desperate to get the new Robotic Ants from Wrightway Toys. Have Dinner Success:
Promotion Promoted to Executive
85% chance
Failure:
Fired Get Fired
14% chance
Buy Ants Success:
Promotion Promoted to Executive
14% chance
Failure:
Charisma -1
85% chance
5) Executive
<Sim> is playing in the CEO's annual golf tournament at the SimCity Country Club. This prestigious event has been known to make or break many a Sim's career. <Sim>'s foursome includes the President of the company, and he's/she's spent a good part of the day discussing with the President his overwhelming desire to win this year's tournament. Unbelievably, coming in to the eighteenth hole, <Sim> and the president are tied for first place, and <Sim>'s not sure what his/her best career move is. Play to Win Success:
Promotion Promoted to Vice President
Creativity +2
Logic +2
85% chance
Failure:
Demotion Demoted to Junior Executive
14% chance
Throw Game Success:
+§5,000
Creativity +2
14% chance
Failure:
Logic -2
85% chance
6) Senior Manager
<Sim>'s warehouses are reporting a huge overstock of Llarry the Talking Llama. <Sim>, on the advice on his/her sales team, acquired the rights from AlpacaSoft to be SimCity's distributor of the overstuffed talking toy, as the fuzzy llama was projected to be all the rage; but actual sales haven't even come close to expected figures. An opportunity arises to license the toys as the athletic mascot of the SimCity Llamas, but at this point <Sim> wonders if he/she shouldn't just donate the stupid toys to the SimCity Children's Home and cut his/her losses. License Success:
Promotion Promoted to President
Creativity +3
Logic +3
15% chance
Failure:
Logic -2
84% chance
Donate Success:
+§2000
Creativity +1
84% chance
Failure:
Demotion Demoted to Executive
Logic -1
15% chance
7) Vice President
Having just purchased two thousand shares in MoneyWell Computers on a tip from his/her broker, <Sim> heads to the corporate water cooler and overhears a conversation about the computer company: apparently, the military is about to award MoneyWell a lucrative contract to provide all of the military's computers for the next ten years, but if MoneyWell fails to get the contract they will be forced to declare bankruptcy and close their doors. <Sim>'s broker assured him/her that his/her new stock was a sure thing, but now it sounds a bit risky. Hold Shares Success:
+§7,000
15% chance
Failure:
-§4,000
84% chance
Sell Shares Success:
+§5,000
84% chance
Failure:
No penalty
15% chance
8) President
Microscotch Technologies is looking for a new CEO, and <Sim>'s name appeared on their list of candidates. Though <Sim>'s been happy at his/her current corporation, the thought of possibly becoming a CEO is tempting. After researching Microscotch, <Sim> is impressed with their business record and environmental policy. <Sim> could easily show interest in the position and, with his/her experience, have a good chance of landing it. But loyalty is a powerful asset in the business world, and word would undoubtedly get around that he'd/she'd gone looking elsewhere. Apply Success:
Promotion Promoted to CEO
+§25,000
15% chance
Failure:
Charisma -3
84% chance
Stay Success:
+§5,000
84% chance
Failure:
Logic -3
15% chance
9) CEO
While having a meal with his/her assistant, <Sim> learns that EveryTech Technologies is looking for a new CEO and that <Sim>'s own president is being considered for the position. <Sim> ponders what his/her response to this should be and if he'd/she'd have enough time to sabotage the president's plans, as a move like this would invariably be bad for business. Then <Sim>'s assistant reminds him/her that the president has been a loyal employee with the company for many years, and has stuck with the company through thick and thin. Sabotage Success:
Charisma +2
Logic +1
15% chance
Failure:
Logic -3
84% chance
Trust Success:
Promotion Promoted to Business Tycoon

+§35,000

84% chance
Failure:
Logic -3
15% chance
10) Business Tycoon
An opportunity arises for a joint venture with Landgraab Enterprises to build a new privately owned, but internationally accessible seaport. A new seaport would allow many of <Sim>'s corporations access to trade routes in other regions much earlier in the corporation's developmental lifespan than trucking products via land routes. A seaport would also allow well-established companies a much faster distribution rate, but on the other hand, it would be more immediately economical to simply acquire more trucks and ship higher volumes. Build Seaport Success:
+§35,000
15% chance
Failure:
Demotion Demoted to President
84% chance
Buy Trucks Success:
Big Bonus +§40,000
84% chance
Failure:
-§15,000
15% chance

The Sims 2 (console)[edit | edit source]

Business is a career track in The Sims 2 (console).

Business Career Levels
1) Traveling Salesman
-No Description- Charisma 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
09:00 - 15:00
Friends requirement 0
§250/day
Promotion Bonus: None
2) Used Car Dealer
You managed to talk a used car dealer into buying a vacuum for his cars...then he offered you HIS job! It's obvious you're a natural at this...just turn up your CHARISMA, this road is wide open! Charisma 0 Logic 0 Creativity 0
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 0
§300/day
Promotion Bonus: §600
3) Telemarketer
Used cars is child's play. Telemarketing is where you're at now. Preying on the elderly, the dumb, the naïve...you can make WAY more simoleons. Make some friends so you can perfect lying techniques in your off hours. Charisma 2 Logic 0 Creativity 0
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 0
§350/day
Promotion Bonus: §700
4) Junior Executive
Now you have your own grunt to boot around, a personal cubicle, and a nice salary—but it's still a long walk down that hall to the washrooms. Good relationships with people to whom you've proven your superior logic skill will definitely get you noticed. Charisma 2 Logic 0 Creativity 1
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 1
§448/day
Promotion Bonus: §896
5) Executive
You have your own Junior Executive and an actual office, with a door that closes. Problem is, the Executive level at your company is heavily populated. Well-rounded skills and a good work attitude will help you stand out from the crowd and impress the higher ups. Charisma 4 Logic 2 Creativity 1
09:00 - 15:00
Friends requirement 3
§560/day
Promotion Bonus: §1,120
6) Senior Manager
Salary hops up, as you are now overseeing several franchise offices. There are a lot of executives under your command, so charisma and logic help in settling disputes and keeping the various teams running smoothly. Charisma 4 Logic 3 Creativity 3
08:00 - 17:00
Friends requirement 4
§728/day
Promotion Bonus: §1,456
7) Vice President
The corner office is yours. Pay takes another leap. However, competition is rougher on this floor. Keep sharpening those skills and make lots of friends. You never know when you'll need them. Charisma 5 Logic 4 Creativity 3
08:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 5
§924/day
Promotion Bonus: §1,848
8) President
The company sends a limo to pick you up in the morning. You get the top floor suite and a hefty paycheck. Your creative juices are flowing, and you're feeling smart and powerful. But there's a downside as well. More stress, and some of your neighbors may resent your success. Charisma 5 Logic 6 Creativity 4
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 6
§1,400/day
Promotion Bonus: §2,800
9) CEO
Top of the heap at your company. But can a powerful, well-to-do exec balance the responsibilities of the office with the wants and needs of a mate and friends? Social responsibilities are peaking—it might be time to move up to a bigger house, to better entertain bigwigs. Charisma 6 Logic 7 Creativity 6
09:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 7
§1,665/day
Promotion Bonus: §3,330
10) Business Tycoon
You're a corporate raider and mogul, heading a world wide conglomerate. But now that you're a famous local figure, guess what? You'll be expected to give simoleons to charities to maintain your standing with your fellow Sims. Still, doesn't it feel good to bask in the glow of success? Charisma 9 Logic 9 Creativity 7
10:00 - 16:00
Friends requirement 8
§2,100/day
Promotion Bonus: §4,200

The Sims 2: Pets (console)[edit | edit source]

Business is a career track in The Sims 2: Pets (console).

Business Career Levels
1) Mailroom Technician
-No Description- S M T W T F S Charisma 0
09:00 - 15:00
Creativity 0
Logic 0
§250/day Friends requirement 0
Bonus: None
2) Executive Assistant
Have you ever wanted to do all the tedious grunt work that a more important person was too busy to do? Now is your chance! Type letters, brew coffee, and offer sound advice when your boss needs a shoulder to cry on. After all, deep down, every executive is a just a big cry baby. S M T W T F S Charisma 1
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 0
Logic 0
§300/day Friends requirement 0
Bonus: §600
3) Field Sales Representative
If cheap hotels and gas station meals sound like fun, then you are going to love field sales. It’s just you on the open road, taking the product directly to the retailers. And when the product is recalled, due to something like unexpected chaffing, you’ll get to deal with the retailers then too! S M T W T F S Charisma 2
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 0
Logic 0
§374/day Friends requirement 0
Bonus: §748
4) Junior Executive
Junior Executives are responsible for most of the work that gets done at a company. They’re too high up the corporate ladder to claim ignorance, and too lowly to pass the buck. So brace yourself for a lot of long hours, flow charts, and spit baths. S M T W T F S Charisma 2
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 1
Logic 0
§448/day Friends requirement 1
Bonus: §896
5) Executive
You finally got that corner office you always wanted. Too bad you had to kick Peterson out to get it. Now you have to pass Peterson every day on your way to the bathroom. He acts like nothing is wrong, but you can tell he resents your sky-rocketing success. S M T W T F S Charisma 4
09:00 - 15:00
Creativity 1
Logic 2
§585/day Friends requirement 3
Bonus: §1,170
6) Senior Manager
You have wrapped yourself inside an executive cocoon, only to now emerge as a beautiful senior manager, eager to spread its wings and fly. Or at least that’s what that weird hippie woman told you at the last corporate retreat. S M T W T F S Charisma 4
08:00 - 17:00
Creativity 3
Logic 3
§748/day Friends requirement 4
Bonus: §1,496
7) Vice President
Should the president for any reason be unable to fulfil his or her duties, then you will assume those responsibilities. Until that day, kick back, and watch your portfolio grow. Such is the sweet life of the VP. Soak it up while you can. S M T W T F S Charisma 5
08:00 - 16:00
Creativity 3
Logic 4
§924/day Friends requirement 5
Bonus: §1,848
8) President
It’s good to be the President, or as they say in Spanish speaking countries, El Presidente! But after years of faithful service, you might want to consider retirement. Either that, or think of a way to pin that inventory snafu on your flex-time team. S M T W T F S Charisma 5
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 4
Logic 6
§1,210/day Friends requirement 6
Bonus: §2,420
9) CEO
Congratulations, you are the youngest CEO in the history of the company – or the oldest, depending on how you look at it. Either way, you’re now faced with the daunting task of steering the company to unprecedented profits. The shareholders expect nothing less. S M T W T F S Charisma 6
09:00 - 16:00
Creativity 6
Logic 7
§1,565/day Friends requirement 7
Bonus: §3,130
10) Business Tycoon
Few in the business world ever achieve your level of success. You own more companies than most people own pants. So enjoy the fruits of your labor. Indulge yourself. Go ahead and buy that island you’ve been eyeing. It will go well with your collection. S M T W T F S Charisma 9
10:00 - 16:00
Creativity 7
Logic 9
§2,100/day Friends requirement 8
Bonus: §4,200

The Sims 3[edit | edit source]

Business is one of the basic career tracks in The Sims 3. It's the only career track that doesn't require any skills for promotion. Sims can be employed from newspaper, computer, or office building. Because skills no longer contribute the performance factor to Business career, attending work and building relationships with boss and coworkers are more important. Schmoozer trait will be suitable for Sims who work in Business. Sims must hold meetings many times as a performance factor in this career track.

Sims can pull prank with their coworkers and boss inside the office building as long as the target is working inside. A successful prank will give a relationship boost to the target, and if the target is the boss, the career performance will also increase. On the other hand, a failed prank will give a relationship drop to the target, and if the target is the boss, the career performance will decrease.

Performance tones
  • Business as Usual
  • Power Work - Increases performance faster but adds stress
  • Take It Easy - Increases fun but lowers performance
  • Meet Co-workers - Meets new coworkers
  • Chat at Water Cooler - Builds relationship with coworkers
  • Suck Up to Boss - Builds relationship with the boss
  • Sleep Under Desk - Increases energy
  • Hold Meetings - Adds the number of "Meetings Held" factor if held for at least 1.5 hours and earns extra cash

Promotion Levels[edit | edit source]

Business Career Levels
1) Coffee Courier
Nobody ever looks to the Coffee Courier to orchestrate a multi-billion Simoleon corporate takeover, but that doesn't mean you can’t impress the higher-ups when you’re bringing them coffee. Don't forget the cream, sugar, or a smile! §27/hour No Bonus
S M T W T F S Pension: §40
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood
Boss
2) Filing Clerk
Put away the grinds and grab a manila folder. Deals, acquisitions, and stock grabs are being made left and right and someone has to keep a clean paper trail. Corporate has put a lot of stock in you... don't let them down! §35/hour Bonus: §324
S M T W T F S Pension: §50
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood
Boss
3) Report Processor
It's hard to act on just a hunch when billions of Simoleons are at stake. The board wants you to compile the reports and provide detailed analysis... by morning... every morning. It's a good time to get close to the boss, so that when a better position opens up your name is on the short list. §46/hour Bonus: §420
S M T W T F S Pension: §70
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood Boss
Coworkers
4) Corporate Drone
After all this time you've finally been given a desk, four cubicle walls, and just a little bit of space to personalize your area. Corporate Drones make the company propel forward akin to oarsmen on an ancient sailing vessel. Keep rowing towards middle management! §59/hour Bonus: §552
S M T W T F S Pension: §90
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood Boss
Coworkers
5) Department Head
Halfway up the corporate ladder and the suits up top have provided you a few underlings. As a Department Head, it's important to stay popular with the corporate drones, but still keep the boss happy. Nice suit, by the way. §76/hour Bonus: §708
S M T W T F S Pension: §130
Suburb
08:00 - 15:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 19:00
Performance Factors
Mood Boss
Coworkers
6) Division Manager
Somebody thinks you're going places, specifically the head of the division. Sales, marketing, customer service, and manufacturing – all of them fall under the hefty chain of command that ends with you. It's best to add a few meetings to your to-do list, as they help an organization run smoothly and efficiently. §99/hour Bonus: §912
S M T W T F S Pension: §170
Suburb
08:00 - 15:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 19:00
Performance Factors
Mood Boss
Coworkers Meetings Held
Perk: Ability to hold meetings. Unlocks Hold Meetings performance tone. Meetings can be held between 8 AM to 6 PM. Each meeting lasts 1.5 hours and gives §750.
7) Vice President
Stock options, benefits, accolades, and titles just keep coming! You've hit the upper rungs of corporate management as a Vice President, but the competition is stiff to become the next CEO. It's time to secure your place as a rising star and next in line of succession, so motivate and increase revenues to generate confidence in your leadership capabilities. §128/hour Bonus: §1,188
S M T W T F S Pension: §220
Suburb
08:00 - 15:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 19:00
Performance Factors
Mood Boss
Coworkers Meetings Held
8) CEO
The Chief Executive Officer is the most important person in a single business entity. The world looks pretty good from a corner office on the top floor, and nobody dares utter a single word during your long, inspirational speeches. Enjoy the new office, but don't get too comfy. There's work to do and you're just the one to do it. §239/hour Bonus: §1,536
S M T W T F S Pension: §280
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood Boss
Coworkers Meetings Held
Perk: Sims will ride a limousine as a default vehicle.
9) Chairman of the Board
Not content with overseeing a single corporate entity, you have found yourself the newly elected Chairman of the Board. Thousands of stockholders spanning a few companies look to you for guidance, leadership, and dividends in the millions. But, you still answer to the stockholders and now is the time to supersede past milestones with even better corporate performance. §287/hour Bonus: §2,868
S M T W T F S Pension: §330
Suburb
08:00 - 14:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 18:00
Performance Factors
Mood Coworkers
Meetings Held
10) Power Broker
Without peer, (Sim Name) is in charge.

Employees revere you and competitors find you terrifying. Entire corporate empires rise and fall at your whim, spelling doom for the wrong players, and financial glory for you and the companies you dominate. The days of the Power Broker entail long meetings and counting the stacks of Simoleons. The hard work has paid off, big time.

§316/hour Bonus: §3,444
S M T W T F S Pension: §400
Suburb
08:00 - 11:00
Bridgeport
13:00 - 16:00
Performance Factors
Mood Coworkers
Meetings Held
Perk: Ability to hold meetings at various rabbit holes.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

The following achievements from The Sims 3 Website can be unlocked through the Business career:

Name Image Type Description Notes & Tips
A New Vice Gold Have a Sim work their way up to, but no higher than, Vice President in both the Business and Political careers Reach Level 7 in Business and Level 9 in Politics career
Buzzed! Bronze Have your Coffee Courier Sim drink 5 hot beverages without getting a Buzz Crash Usually works by joining the Business career right after drinking five hot beverages
Friends in High Places Silver Have your Vice President Sim be friends with their boss Requires career Level 7
Moving on Up Gold Earn 10 raises as a Power Broker Requires career Level 10

The Sims 4[edit | edit source]

The Business career is one of the career tracks from The Sims 4 base game. This career track was not included in the original release of The Sims 4, but was reintroduced in patch 9. After being promoted from level six, Sims will be able to choose one of the two career paths: Management or Investor.

Career Levels[edit | edit source]

Description: "Synergy! Efficiency! Planfulness! If the mere sound of these industry buzzwords gets you buzzing, then a career in business might just be the right fit for you!"

Business Career Levels
Workplace: Dewey, Cheatem & Howe Incorporated
1) Mailroom Technician
Far from the days when postal correspondence was the lifeblood of a thriving business, today's mailrooms have been made all but obsolete with the rise of email. Still, somebody's gotta distribute all the online shopping deliveries! <sim first name> will have to keep his/her energy level up to get noticed... and elevated from the mailroom! He/she can now Fill Out Reports on the computer and Gossip About Office Romances. §16/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Energized
Promotion Tasks:
None
Daily Task:
Fill Out Reports
Bonus: Fill Out Reports interaction; Gossip About Office Romances interaction Pension: Unknown
2) Office Assistant
It's amazing how much assistance an office needs. The more energy <sim first name> has, the more he'll/she'll get done. The better his/her social skills, the more recognition he'll/she'll receive. §20/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Energized
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill
Daily Task:
Fill Out Reports
Bonus: §130; Desk Nameplate (Stolen); New Clothes; Make Fun of Corporate Goons interaction Pension: Unknown
3) Assistant to the Manager
It's not quite management track, but it's the next best thing, isn't it? After all, the manager only has one assistant... §23/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Energized
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 2 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Fill Out Reports
Bonus: §156; S.A.L.E.S. Award; Imitate Boss interaction Pension: Unknown
4) Assistant manager
This is it... almost. Ok, so <sim first name>'s not a manager, yet. Surely he's/she's next in line for the position. It's time to build those people skills for when he/she has people to boss about, er... manage. §35/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Energized
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 3 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 2 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Fill Out Reports
Bonus: §187; Brag About Job Title interaction Pension: Unknown
5) Regional Manager
<sim first name>'s the man/woman now! ... Or at least the manager of a region of the company. That means he's/she's got to keep working on his/her people skills if he/she wants an even bigger slice of the pie. §53/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 2 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Fill Out Reports
Bonus: §281; Pie Chart Presentation; New Clothes; Office Career Advice interaction Pension: Unknown
6) Senior Manager
<sim first name> has proved himself/herself as a manager, but he's/she's got her sights set on the next level. Whether he/she wants to be an executive or a financial whiz, it's time to put the effort in and make it happen. §75/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 4 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Fill Out Reports
Bonus: §527; Tiny Tranquility Zen Garden Pension: Unknown


Management Branch[edit | edit source]

Description: "Should everyone be laid off and replaced by robots? Should the company logo be redone to include more llamas? These are the types of critical decisions you would be making should you choose to venture down the path of management."

Business Career Levels - Management Branch
Workplace: Dewey, Cheatem & Howe Incorporated
7) Vice-President
<sim first name> now has the key to the executive washroom! Responsibilities are great, but so are the rewards. It's going to take top-level people skills to make it to the top of this corporate ladder. §90/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Make Business Calls
Bonus: §746; Executron Executive Desk Throne; Make Business Calls interaction Pension: Unknown
8) President
The corner office is <sim first name>'s. Everyone looks to him/her for leadership. Too bad the CEO still calls the shots, but someday... §134/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Make Business Calls
Bonus: §1,074; Executron Bookshelf; New Clothes Pension: Unknown
9) CEO
This is it: the big chair. <sim first name> makes the moves and he/she calls the shots. It feels good to be the king/queen, doesn't it? Well, it probably would if he/she didn't have the board of shareholders breathing down his/her neck for results all day. §201/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks:
Max Charisma Skill to Level 10
Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Make Business Calls
Bonus: §1,612; Executive Guest Chair Pension: Unknown
10) Business Tycoon
<sim first name> used to run a company, and now <sim first name> runs several. Fortunately, he's/she's got smart folks in key positions, so he's/she's got more free time to enjoy life... and the private jet. §375/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks:
None
Daily Task:
Make Business Calls
Bonus: §2,417; Executron Executive Desk; unlocks "Elegant Executive's Chambers" styled room Pension: Unknown


Investor Branch[edit | edit source]

Description: "It takes Simoleons to make Simoleons. Optimize your investments through diligent research and try to turn piles of Simoleons into even bigger piles of Simoleons!"

Business Career Levels - Investor Branch
Workplace: Dewey, Cheatem & Howe Incorporated
7) Futures Trader
BLT season coming up? Time to invest in pork belly futures. Commodities are the name of the game, and it's <sim first name>'s job to know what's going to be hot tomorrow. Keeping an eye on the stock market will help him make his mark. §112/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Focused
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Research Stocks
Bonus: §746; Executron Personal Stock Ticker Pension: Unknown
8) Hedge Fund Manager
It's not actually about hedging; it's about leverage: maximizing returns on your clients' investments. If <sim first name> maximizes enough, there's a sizeable chunk in it for him/her. §145/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Focused
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill
Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
Daily Task:
Research Stocks
Bonus: §1,343; Executron Desk Pen Set; New Clothes; Give Fake Investment Tips interaction Pension: Unknown
9) Corporate Raider
<sim first name> is a big game hunter, and corporations are his/her prey. Mergers and acquisitions are his/her weapons, and good luck to any straggling executive or minority shareholders that wander into his sights. §218/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Focused
Promotion Tasks:
Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill
Max Logic Skill to Level 10
Daily Task:
Research Stocks
Bonus: §1,746; Chronos Magazine (Framed Collector's Edition Issue) Pension: Unknown
10) Angel Investor
<sim first name>'s made his/her mark on the business world. Now, all he/she has to do is find the next guy or gal about to make his or her mark, back them, and wait for their hard work to pay off. §406/hour S M T W T F S
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ideal Mood: Focused
Promotion Tasks:
None
Daily Task:
Research Stocks
Bonus: §2,619; Executron Executive Desk; unlocks "Modern Day Money-Maker Suite" styled room Pension: Unknown


Sims in the Business Career[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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