Politics
The Politics career track is one of the ten basic career tracks for The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3.
In The Sims 2, the career reward object is the Enterprise Office Concepts Bushmaster Tele-Prompter. It enhances your ability to improve the Charisma skill.
The Sims
| Level | Name | Description | Pay | Hours | Skills Required | Friends Required |
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| 1 | Campaign Worker | The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes. | §220 | 9:00 - 18:00 
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None | 0 |
| 2 | Intern | Start out running errands for the Sim City Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics. | §300 | 9:00 - 15:00 
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None | 0 |
| 3 | Lobbyist | A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career--you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career. | §360 | 9:00 - 15:00
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Charisma: 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Campaign Manager | Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful. | §430 | 9:00 - 18:00
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Charisma: 2 Logic: 1 | 2 |
| 5 | City Council Member | Your first elected post, finally admitted to Sim City's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine. | §485 | 9:00 - 15:00
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Charisma: 3 Logic: 1 Body: 1 | 4 |
| 6 | State Assemblyman/woman | The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, Sim City is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure Sim City's local interests are protected and promoted. | §540 | 9:00 - 16:00 
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Charisma: 4 Logic: 1 Body: 2 Creativity: 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Congressman/woman | The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family. | §600 | 10:00 - 14:00 
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Charisma: 4 Logic: 3 Body: 3 Creativity: 2 | 9 |
| 8 | Judge | You win a position on the Sim City Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert--you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down. | §650 | 10:00 - 14:00
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Charisma: 5 Logic: 4 Body: 4 Creativity: 3 | 11 |
| 9 | Senator | You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity! | §700 | 9:00 - 18:00
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Charisma: 6 Logic: 6 Body: 5 Creativity: 4 | 14 |
| 10 | Mayor | As Mayor of Sim City, you're entitled to big bucks--you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it? | §750 | 9:00 - 15:00
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Charisma: 9 Logic: 7 Body: 5 Creativity: 5 | 17 |
The Mayor will eventually change careers and become an Intern in the Medicine career track.
The Sims 2
Adult Promotion Levels
| Level | Name | Description | Days Off | Hours | Pay |
Promotional Bonus |
Skills Required |
Friends Required |
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| 1 | Campaign Worker | The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes. | S M T W T F S | 09:00 - 18:00
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§308 | N/A | None | 0 |
| 2 | Intern | Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics. | S M T W T F S | 9:00 - 15:00
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§420 | §840 | None | 0 |
| 3 | Lobbyist | A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career—you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career. | S M T W T F S | 8:00 - 14:00 
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§504 | §1,008 | None | 0 |
| 4 | Campaign Manager | Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful. | S M T W T F S | 8:00 - 17:00 
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§602 | §1,204 |
Creativity: 1 Logic: 1 |
1 |
| 5 | City Council Member | Your first elected post, you've finally been admitted to SimCity's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine. | S M T W T F S | 9:00 - 15:00
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§679 | §1,358 |
Charisma: 2 Creativity: 2 Logic: 2 |
2 |
| 6 | State Assemblyperson | The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, SimCity is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure SimCity's local interests are protected and promoted. | S M T W T F S | 9:00 - 16:00
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§756 | §1,512 |
Creativity: 2 Logic: 3 Charisma: 4 |
3 |
| 7 | Congressperson | The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family. | S M T W T F S | 9:00 - 15:00
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§840 | §1,680 |
Creativity: 3 Logic: 4 Charisma: 6 |
5 |
| 8 | Judge | You win a position on the SimCity Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert—you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down. | S M T W T F S | 10:00 - 14:00
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§1,138 | §2,276 |
Creativity: 3 Logic: 7 Charisma: 8 |
6 |
| 9 | Senator | You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity! | S M T W T F S | 9:00 - 18:00
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§1,225 | §2,450 |
Creativity: 5 Logic: 8 Charisma: 9 |
8 |
| 10 | Mayor | As Mayor of SimCity, you're entitled to big bucks—you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it? | S M T W T F S | 10:00 - 16:00 
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§1,313 | §2,626 |
Creativity: 7 Logic: 10 Charisma: 10 |
10 |
Teen/Elder Promotion Levels
| Level | Name | Description | Days Off | Hours | Pay |
Promotional Bonus |
Skills Required |
Friends Required |
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| 1 | Door to Door Poller | As a door-to-door poller, you leave your ego at the "door"—modern day Sim families aren't very welcoming to strangers bearing clipboards, regardless of their occupation. They've heard it all and no longer trust that you aren't trying to sell them something or steal something from them. You've got your work cut out for you. | S M T W T F S | 17:00 - 21:00 
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§53 | N/A | None | None |
| 2 | Campaign Worker | The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes. | S M T W T F S | 15:00 - 18:00 
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§72 | §144 | Charisma: 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Intern | Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics. | S M T W T F S | 15:00 - 18:00
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§112 | §224 |
Creativity: 1 Logic: 1 Charisma: 1 |
4 |
The Sims 3
Political is a career track in The Sims 3.
Work place: City Hall
How to apply: Directly at work place, Newspaper, Computer
Performance options: Business as Usual, Work Hard, Take It Easy, Meet Co-workers, Chat with Co-workers, Run Errands for Supervisor, Propose New Course of Action
Promotion Levels
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| 1 | Podium Polisher | There's nothing glorious about being a Podium Polisher. A little wax rubbed on, a little rubbed off. The podium needs to look good for those who actually make a difference and their dramatic speeches. But, polish well enough and keep the right attitude, and there may be room in the organization for you. |
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| 2 | Ballot Counter | Frequent elections require a steady cadre of reliable Ballot Counters to keep things honest and precise. You don't work for any particular party or organization... right? Keep your nose clean and do nothing more than count and report the data. Democracy is counting on you! |
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| 3 | Campaign Intern | Your diligence has been noticed and you'll work the remainder of the campaign as an intern. Copies, copies, copies! Post flyers, call potential donors, fetch coffee, keep the staplers in prime condition, and most importantly, be charismatic about it. This campaign, or at least the copy machine, cannot succeed without you! |
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| 4 | Yes-Man | Hopefully you're ready to nod your head in affirmative, because you've worked your way into the position of Yes-Man. Should the city vote on Bond 452 C? Yes! Should we elect a new police commissioner? Yes! There's only one answer to give if you want to stay in your superiors' good graces. |
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| 5 | City Council Member | Politician at last! As the newest City Council Member, you have the unique position of affecting change on the welfare of the city. Change takes time though, and re-elections cost money. You'll need to start working your neighbors, acquaintances, and random individuals for their campaign donations. Bring your walking shoes, (Councilwoman or Councilman). |
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Window starts coming up to let you possibly illegally steal campaign funds.
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| 6 | Local Representative | Not satisfied to see you with your hands solely on the city, your constituents want to see you at the next level. More territory means more favor and votes needed to get anything done, and that means more campaign donations. Keep the cookie jar full, and you get to keep your job. |
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| 7 | Mayor | The legislative branch is all well and good, but the executive branch is really where the power lies. As the Mayor, you can now dictate terms to the city council you used to serve, and in the process, enact changes as you see fit. Rule with a firm fist or gentle touch, but never forget to keep your constituents happy. |
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A limo will pick you up and drive you places instead of taking the taxi or your car.
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| 8 | Governor | You've been pulled up to the regional acumen and adept maneuvering. The public claims to love you, but everything can change instantly with the signing of the wrong piece of legislation. Pick your battles and be wary of political opponents as the polls are really starting to heat up. |
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| 9 | Vice-President | Second in command may not be the end goal, but riding the ticket long enough just might earn you the coveted top spot. Mere local matters are beneath you now that economic concerns pile onto your desk. Evil organizations aren't making matters any better, as the safety and protection of the citizenry is a prime directive of your boss. The public watches silently to see if you truly have what it takes. |
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| 10 | Leader of the Free World | Without peer, [sim name] is in charge.
The world has voted you in as their sworn leader. Defender of the truth, justice, and basic Sim rights, you—the Leader of the Free World—must work for the people more than ever. Beware of agents of evil, corruption within your government, and those not willing to serve the people above all else. This is your chance to leave your mark on the world, and it’d be a fair shame to squander it with scandals and shoddy decisions |
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At-Work Choices
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<NAME> has the option to illegally take money from the campaign funds. Does he/she choose to do so?
Yes: You may get fired
No: Nothing happens.
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A person will like to donate to your fundraiser. Will you accept the money!
Yes: Nothing happens!
No: Your performance will decreased.
- Choice #2
- Received: While at Work
- Reward: Boost in relationship with boss
Text:
(I received this while my character was rank 9 - Vice President, with a full Performance bar.)
Choices: Vote Yes, Vote No
Vote Yes: Salary raises
Vote No: The press laud <NAME>s ability to resist heavy-handed government oppression! But the government officials aren't too pleased... (I lost points on the Performance Meter, can't tell if anything else happened.)
Choice 3:
(received while level 4)
- Received: While at Work
- Reward: Raise
<NAME> is given the name of a co-worker that he knows and is asked to think about whether the employee should be let go. This co-worker does good work but very heartily disagrees with most of the views of your candidate. Should <NAME> keep the co-worker or let them go?
Choices: Keep, Let go
Keep: <NAME> Chooses to keep the co-worker and presents a myriad of reasons why she is an effective worker, regardless of her political beliefs. The boss agrees and gives <NAME> a raise for good decision making skills.
Let Go: unknown
Opportunities
- Shred-Handed
- Received: Work
- Goal: Destroy documents before next work shift
- Reward: Boost in relationship with boss
- Text: Your boss asks you to take some shredded documents to dispose elsewhere because the office's "parted fibrous materials containment unit is almost half full." You'd better dispose of them quickly if you want to impress your boss!
- Solution: Drag the shredded documents from your inventory. You can even place them on the ground. Then click on them and select the dispose option.
- Taze Cautiously
- Received: Work
- Goal: Read Political book, Taze Gently.
- Reward: Boost in relationship with boss and boost job performance
- Text: As a member of the city council, you're expected to make public appearances often. Meeting with the public also means meeting some undesirable folks. However, you cannot taze them, as you'll find by reading "Taze Gently." It's a tough pill to swallow, but it'll improve your relationship with your boss and help your job performance.
- Solution: Read the book.
- Care to Make a Donation?
- Received: Work
- Goal: Get Campaign Fund Donations from 5 different people.
- Reward: Raise
- Text: You have many local supporters that would like to see you and your fellow party members elected. The party would like to gain access to their deep pockets. Meet with Sims to obtain a few Campaign Fund Donations, and you'll be given a raise.
- Solution: Get Campaign Fund Donations from 5 different people.
- A Party of Large Wigs
- Received: Work
- Goal: Go to location before next work shift.
- Reward: Money
- Text: A §2000 per person evening is happening tonight at the Hogan's Deep-Fried Diner. Your boss intended to attend, but a conflict has arisen and somebody else needs to be there. You've been tasked with attending the party, but you'll be compensated with a cash bonus for your time.
- Solution: Attend the party at the lot specified between 5 PM and 10 PM. Do this before you have to go to your next work shift.
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