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The Business career in The Sims 4 is an interesting and profitable career choice.
This career has two specializations: Investor, which focuses on investments and the stock market, and Management, which emphasizes leadership, company operations, and business success.
Both branches offer high earning potential, clear promotion opportunities, and relatively easy promotion requirements as long as Sims continue developing the required skills.
This guide covers the Business career in detail, including work schedules, salaries, daily tasks, and promotion requirements for each level and specialization path.
Overview
The Business career is one of the highest-paying career options available in the base game of The Sims 4.
Sims start their careers in a low-level mailroom position and can gradually develop their skills and advance through the career until reaching an executive position.
After reaching Level 6, you will be asked to choose one of the following specializations.
The Investor branch focuses on investments and the stock market. This path relies on analytical skills and financial decision-making to generate, manage, and grow a Sim’s wealth.
The Management branch focuses on leadership and company management. Success in this path depends more on communication skills, social abilities, and effective leadership.
To progress in the Business career, Sims need to develop Charisma and Logic. Both skills are required throughout the career, although each branch has a different primary focus:
- Investor focuses more on the Logic skill.
- Management focuses more on the Charisma skill.
The secondary skill still needs to be developed to Level 8, so both skills should be improved throughout the career.
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Traits and Moods That Help in the Business Career
The Business career relies heavily on logical thinking and social interaction. Therefore, Traits that support Logic and Charisma can help Sims meet promotion requirements more easily.
Recommended Traits include:
- Outgoing: Makes it easier for Sims to socialize and helps them improve Charisma more quickly.
- Genius: Helps Sims learn and improve Logic more quickly.
The Genius Trait can be supported through activities such as playing chess, using an observatory, or performing activities related to analysis. Meanwhile, Outgoing supports Charisma development through conversations, practicing speeches in front of a mirror, and other social interactions.
The appropriate mood can also help improve both skills:
- Focused: Ideal for improving Logic.
- Confident: Helps Sims improve Charisma more quickly.
It is recommended to use these moods when developing skills or before going to work to maximize your Sim’s progress.
Every Level in the Business Career: Salary, Work Hours, Promotion Requirements, Daily Tasks, and Rewards
The table below provides a complete overview of every level in the Business career in The Sims 4.
The information includes work schedules, daily and hourly salaries, daily tasks, promotion requirements, and rewards received when advancing to the next level.
Business is the starting stage before Sims choose a specialization. At this stage, the daily task is Fill Out Reports.
To complete it:
- Click Computer.
- Select “Web”.
- Select “Fill Out Reports”.
In addition to completing this task, develop Logic and Charisma according to the promotion requirements at each level.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – Mailroom Technician | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §16/Hour §128/Day | Energized | Fill Out Reports | – | Gossip About Office Romances |
| Level 2 – Office Assistant | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §20/Hour §160/Day | Energized | Fill Out Reports | Level 2 Charisma | §130 Bonus, Desk Nameplate, Office Assistant CAS Parts |
| Level 3 – Manager’s Assistant | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §23/Hour §184/Day | Energized | Fill Out Reports | Level 2 Charisma Level 2 Logic | §156 Bonus, S.A.L.E.S. Award, Imitate Boss |
| Level 4 – Assistant Manager | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §35/Hour §280/Day | Energized | Fill Out Reports | Level 3 Charisma Level 2 Logic | §187 Bonus, Brag About Job Title |
| Level 5 – Regional Manager | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §53/Hour §424/Day | Confident | Fill Out Reports | Level 4 Charisma Level 2 Logic | §281 Bonus, Pie Chart Presentation, Business Suit CAS Parts, Offer Career Advice |
| Level 6 – Senior Manager | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §75/Hour §600/Day | Confident | Fill Out Reports | Level 4 Charisma Level 4 Logic | §527 Bonus, Tiny Tranquility Zen Garden |
The Investor branch consists of four career levels. Its daily task is Research Stock.
To complete it:
- Click Computer.
- Select “Web”.
- Select “Research Stock”.
The ideal mood for this path is Focused. To obtain it before going to work:
- Purchase a Chess Table through Build Mode if you do not already have one.
- Click the chess table.
- Select “Ponder Moves”.
Do this for around 20 minutes before the workday begins.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 7 – Futures Trader | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(8am-4pm) | §112/Hour §896/Day | Focused | Research Stocks | Level 5 Charisma Level 6 Logic | §746 Bonus, Executron Personal Stock Ticker, Research Stocks, Invest in Stocks |
| Level 8 – Hedge Fund Manager | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(8am-4pm) | §145/Hour §1,160/Day | Focused | Research Stocks | Level 6 Charisma Level 8 Logic | §1,343 Bonus, Executron Desk Pen Set, Senior Management CAS Parts, Give Fake Investment Tips |
| Level 9 – Corporate Raider | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(8am-4pm) | §218/Hour §1,744/Day | Focused | Research Stocks | Level 8 Charisma Level 10 Logic | §1,746 Bonus, Chronos Magazine |
| Level 10 – Angel Investor | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri(8am-4pm) | §406/Hour §3,248/Day | Focused | N/A | N/A | §2,619 Bonus, Executron Executive Desk |
The daily task for the Management branch is to make business calls.
Follow these steps:
- Use the Sim’s Phone.
- Select Business.
- Select Make Business Calls.
Business calls can only be made between 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM.
To meet the promotion requirements for the highest level, Sims need to reach:
- Charisma Level 10.
- Logic Level 8.
The ideal mood for this path is Confident. To obtain it:
- Click Sink.
- Select Brush Teeth.
Do this for around 20 minutes before the workday begins.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 7 – Vice-President | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(10am-6pm) | §90/Hour §720/Day | Confident | Make Business Calls | Level 6 Charisma Level 5 Logic | §746 Bonus, Executron Executive Desk Throne, Make Business Calls |
| Level 8 – President | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(10am-6pm) | §134/Hour §1,072/Day | Confident | Make Business Calls | Level 8 Charisma Level 6 Logic | §1,074 Bonus, Executron Bookshelf, Senior Management Suit CAS Parts |
| Level 9 – CEO | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(10am-6pm) | §201/Hour §1,608/Day | Confident | Make Business Calls | Level 10 Charisma Level 8 Logic | §1,612 Bonus, Executive Guest Chair |
| Level 10 – Business Tycoon | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri(10am-6pm) | §375/Hour §3,000/Day | Confident | N/A | N/A | §2,417 Bonus, Executron Executive Desk |
Conclusion
The Business career offers a choice between Investor and Management, each with a different gameplay focus.
Management is more profitable and can generate around §15,000 per week with a relatively simple daily task, Make Business Calls. This path also offers various rewards, including office furniture, professional decorations, and items that reflect a high status in the corporate world.
Meanwhile, Investor offers slightly lower earnings but has a lighter work schedule. The Research Stock task also provides a gameplay experience more focused on investments and the stock market, with finance- and technology-themed rewards and several special interactions related to investment activities.
If your main goal is to maximize income with a simple daily task, Management is an excellent choice. However, if you are more interested in investment mechanics and a different gameplay experience, Investor may be more appealing.
Ultimately, the best choice depends on your preferred playstyle, whether you want to pursue wealth, enjoy investment mechanics, or build an interesting career story for your Sim.
