Opportunity/Business

This is the list of Business career opportunities.

Book

Making Coffee the Executive Way
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 1	Once per Sim Received at work	+15 Job performance +25 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "Caffeine Culture" and go to work.
Your boss thinks it'd be most beneficial if you read "Caffeine Culture," a detailed book on the intricacies of bringing coffee to the boardroom. It's a surefire career improver – your boss likes you more and your job performance increases... a win/win!

A Farewell to Paper
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 2	Once per Sim Received at work	+15 Job performance +25 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "Going Paperless" and go to work.
It's a digital world – one in which every tree is valued. "Going Paperless" is not only the best course of action, but the book your boss wants you to read. A job performance boost and an improved relationship with your boss are guaranteed – you can't lose!

The Wright Opinion
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 2-5	Once per Sim Received at work	§500	5 days
Read "The Wright Papers" and go to work.
You've been asked to read the business report titled "The Wright Papers," and then report upon your opinion. In addition to the excitement of having your opinion sought, the office is willing to pay you for your efforts.

Inflate Away
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 3	Once per Sim Received at work	+15 Job performance +25 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "Bloviation on Hyperinflation" and go to work.
Your boss just dropped the book "Bloviation on Hyperinflation" on your desk. You've been asked to read this and make some sense of it... for the good of the company. Doing so will earn you net gains on your job performance and a better relationship with your boss. Start reading!

Special is, Special Does
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 4	Once per Sim Received at work	+20 Job performance +25 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "You are Special" and go to work.
Human Resources thinks it'd be beneficial for everyone to read "You Are Special," a generic, one size fits all approach to pointing out the unique qualities in everyone. As fishy as it may sound, reading the book will earn you a better relationship with your boss and better job performance.

You're Liable for This
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 5	Once per Sim Received at work	+20 Job performance +20 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "Limiting Liability" and go to work.
Modern society is a litigious one, so it never hurts to be on top of the current legislation that applies to business. Take the time to read "Limiting Liability" at the request of your boss, and you'll be rewarded with increased job performance and a better boss/employee relationship.

No Whistles Here
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 6	Once per Sim Received at work	+20 Job performance +20 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "Woes of Whistle Blowing" and go to work.
Your boss has found a very frightening, eye-opening book detailing the potential outcomes from having a whistleblower reveal the company's dirty laundry. "Woes of Whistle Blowing" is a report nobody should miss. To make it worth your while, your boss promises your job performance will increase. It will also help your personal relationship with your boss.

No Shelter Here
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 7	Once per Sim Received at work	+20 Job performance +20 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "Yay, Tax Shelters!" and go to work.
Tax season is quickly approaching. To better prepare, your boss wants you to read "Yay, Tax Shelters!" You'll help save the company big Simoleons, get on your boss' good side, and do your career a favor by increasing your job performance.

Handling the Restructure
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 8	Once per Sim Received at work	+20 Job performance +20 Relationship with boss	N/A
Read "ABCs of Downsizing" and go to work.
As a CEO, your job now includes reducing the work force when needed. Unpleasant, but necessary. The board has requested that you read "ABCs of Downsizing" to better prepare yourself for the looming challenges. Your relationship with them will improve as a result, and your job performance will tick in the right direction – upwards.

The Goth Way?
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
None	N/A	§500	5 days
Read "The Goth Account" and go to work.
You need to read "The Goth Account" – a report on business dealings and financial hootenanny – then provide your personal analysis at work. In addition to the excitement of having your opinion sought, the office is willing to pay you for your efforts.
Notes: This opportunity exists in the game files, but is never obtainable without the use of mod.

Graab it Up
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
None	N/A	§500	5 days
Read "Landgraab Financial" and go to work.
The latest "Landgraab Financial" just hit newsstands, and the executives would like you to read it, form an opinion, and present it to the board. In addition to the excitement of having your opinion sought, the office is willing to pay you for your efforts.
Notes: This opportunity exists in the game files, but is never obtainable without the use of mod.

Friendship

Making Nice with the Newsies
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 4-6 An inactive Sim working in Journalism career	Once per Sim Received at work	+25 Job performance	N/A
Become friends with the target Sim and go to work.
The board thinks it'd be profitable to develop a relationship with the journalists that share the building. Meet with (Sim name) and become friends. The board will ensure you get a job performance increase on your record for your efforts.

It's All About Who You Know
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 5-7 Have a non-friend coworker	Once per Sim Received at work	+§5 Raise	N/A
Become friends with the target Sim and go to work.
In an effort to boost company morale, the board thinks it'd be profitable for employees to develop better relationships with their co-workers. They've suggested you meet with (Sim name) and become friends. Rumor has it they're offering raises to employees who have a good relationship with others around the office.

Outflanking the Military
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 7-10 Military base rabbit hole An inactive Sim working in Military career	Once per Sim Received at work	+35 Job performance +§10 Raise	N/A
Become friends with the target Sim and go to work.
Military contracts are lucrative and highly sought. To pave the way for profits, the board would like you to become acquainted with (Sim name) and become friends. Knowing how the board rewards success, your job performance will surely increase as well.

Schmoozing the Political Machine
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 8-10 An inactive Sim working in Political career	Once per Sim Received at work	+§10 Raise	N/A
Become friends with the target Sim and go to work.
It's always advantageous to have the political pit bosses in the company's corner, so the board is sending you on a mission to build a business relationship. Meet with (Sim name) and have a nice chat, at least until he considers you a friend. Do this, and the board will secure finances for you to get a raise.

Delivery

Hospital Delivery
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 1-3 Hospital rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	+§2 Raise	N/A
Deliver dossier to the hospital between 7 AM and 9 PM.
The board has drafted a report on quarterly revenue earning potential for their business partners at the hospital. Quickly deliver this report to the hospital and your superiors will make sure you're given a compensatory raise.

Scientific Documents
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 4-6 Science lab rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	+§5 Raise	N/A
Deliver dossier to the science lab between between 7 AM and 9 PM.
The eggheads at the science facility need this report as soon as possible. It contains our forecasts for their latest scientific advancements – without it they'll be experimenting blindly. Deliver the report to the Science Facility and you'll be rewarded with a raise.

Political Influence
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 7-9 City hall rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	+§6 Raise	N/A
Deliver dossier to the city hall between 7 AM and 9 PM.
The board needs you to deliver a report on the potential downsides to the new tax plan to City Hall quickly, before they vote! Deliver this report to City Hall and the board will see that you are given a raise.

Top, Top Secret
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 10 Military base rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	+§10 Raise	N/A
Deliver dossier to the military base between 7 AM and 9 PM.
You've been selected to deliver this top secret documentation to the Military Base. You need to deliver this quickly and quietly – don't draw attention to yourself. Succeed, and the board will give you a raise.

Visiting rabbit hole

Seeking More Favorable Taxes
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 4-6 City hall rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	+§3 Raise	6 days
"Lobby for Tax Reforms" at the city hall and go to work.
The board wants you to get down to City Hall to lobby for more favorable taxes. Millions of Simoleons could be saved, but only if the legislators at City Hall listen to reason, specifically, our reason. If you can convince them, you'll be given a raise.

Branding Bonanza Brainstorm
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 6 Stadium rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	+20 Relationship with coworkers	3 days
"Hold Meeting" at the stadium between 2 PM and 10 PM, and go to work.
The local sports team is seeking new ways to brand themselves beyond the typical stinky sneakers and athletic apparel. It's your job to get the team together at the Sports Stadium to combine their creative needs with your creative genius. Not only will you help the team, but meetings in exciting... or new... locales are always a mood booster! Your inter-office relationships will improve if you pull this off.
Notes: This opportunity does not count towards meetings held for the career performance factor.

Squabbling Scientist Settlement
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 7 Science lab rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	§200 +20 Job performance	3 days
"Hold Meeting" at the science lab between 2 PM and 10 PM, and go to work.
here seems to be trouble in the organic, genetically engineered paradise of the Science Facility! The Alpha Team thinks the Beta Team has been stealing its hypotheses (and space-grown snacks). The Beta team insists it's "all fair in research and inter-galactic theory papers." You and your team need to hold a meeting at the Science Facility to settle things quickly and get the scientists back to productive, sciencey things. Success here will earn you a cash bonus and job performance boost.
Notes: This opportunity does not count towards meetings held for the career performance factor.

Hospitality: A Conscious Choice
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 8 Hospital rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	§1,000 +20 Job performance	3 days
"Hold Meeting" at the hospital between 2 PM and 10 PM, and go to work.
The Hospital has come under intense scorn lately for not using adequate bedside manner to keep patients happy during treatment. You and your arbitration skills are all that stand between the unhappy and uncomforted masses and a fully staffed hospital... if you get the drift. Quickly hold a meeting at the hospital to bring the situation to a trauma free solution and you'll be paid handsomely.
Notes: This opportunity does not count towards meetings held for the career performance factor.

The Status of Statutes
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 9 City hall rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	§1,200 +20 Job performance	3 days
"Hold Meeting" at the city hall between 2 PM and 10 PM, and go to work.
A cohort of disgruntled city council members maintains the mayor has violated City Statute 1.00143, Section C with the latest budget allocation. The claims are ridiculous, but the City Court has bent a favorable ear to hear the case. Get to City Hall quickly to meet with the two parties before the court hears the case and you may just save the current administration. Fail, and you'll miss out on a hefty cash bonus and job performance increase, not to mention next year's City Hall gala!
Notes: This opportunity does not count towards meetings held for the career performance factor.

Military Intelligence
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 10 Military base rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	§2,000 +§10 Raise	3 days
"Hold Meeting" at the military base between 2 PM and 10 PM, and go to work.
There's been an intelligence breach at the local military base and the entire communications regiment is in utter disarray. People are so panicked the latrines haven't been cleaned in days and there are no peeled potatoes - chaos! Get to the military base on the double to hold a meeting to better organize the military's response to the situation, and the board will see that you are given a cash bonus and raise.
Notes: This opportunity does not count towards meetings held for the career performance factor.

Sealing the Deal
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 10 Office building rabbit hole	Once per Sim Received at work	+§10 Raise §2,000	3 days
"Sign Acquisition Deal" at the office building between 5 PM and 10 PM.
The company is about to sign the paperwork for the biggest acquisition in corporate history. You need to go to the office to sign your name on the paper and make company history. There’s a lot of money riding on this deal – money with your name on it.

Skill

Bathroom Gallery
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 1-4 Painting skill level 1-10	Once per Sim Received at work	+15 Relationship with coworkers	N/A
Bring a self-made painting to work.
Co-worker morale is low. Management thinks a little flare will perk spirits. They know you paint, so they would like to commission a piece for the bathroom. Bring a painting to work and your co-workers will surely appreciate it.

Marketing Material
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 3-6 Painting skill level 3-10	Once per Sim Received at work	+25 Job performance §500	N/A
Bring a self-made painting worth §100 to work.
Marketing is stuck – they just can't seem to find the right visual for their new ad campaign. Word has spread that you know how to paint, and marketing has requested you provide an outsider's take on the pitch. Bring a painting to work and you'll earn a job performance boost.

The Face of the Company
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 6-9 Painting skill level 6-10	Once per Sim Received at work	+30 Job performance §2,000	N/A
Bring a self-made painting worth §750 to work.
The board feels the company's image has grown stale, especially with their outdated logo. You've been asked to illustrate a painting worth at least §750 that the board can draw from to create the new corporate logo. Your brush strokes could help define the new face of the company and earn you a hefty stack of Simoleons.

Board Room Beautification
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 10 Painting skill level 8-10	Once per Sim Received at work	+§5 Raise	N/A
Bring a self-made painting worth §1,500 to work.
You and the board think the top floor could use a little cosmetic treatment. Paint a painting worth at least §1,500 for the boardroom, then bring it to work and the board will see about getting stockholder approval to give you a nice, hefty raise.

Miscellaneous

Merging Towards Overtime
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 1-6	Repeatable Received at work	+20 Relationship with coworkers	N/A
Work overtime.
While the suits are rewarding themselves after the successful merger, the office underlings are scrambling to get all the paperwork organized. Your co-workers would really appreciate it if you would stay to help them out.

A Fun Gathering of Suits
Requirements	Availability	Rewards	Timeout
Business career level 5-10 Have a coworker	Repeatable Received at work	+20 Relationship with coworkers	N/A
Invite the target Sim to a party.
Your co-workers want you to throw a party so that everyone can get to know each other better and discuss business in a more casual atmosphere. Host a party and invite (Sim name), and your office relationships will surely soar.