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The Tech Guru career is one of the career options available in the base game of The Sims 4. It is suitable for Sims who enjoy computers, programming, and video games.
After reaching Level 7, you can choose one of two specialization branches: eSport Gamer and Start-Up Entrepreneur. Each branch has different skill requirements, daily tasks, and rewards.
This guide covers the promotion requirements, required skills, daily tasks, salary, work schedule, and rewards for each level of the Tech Guru career.
Overview
Most activities in the Tech Guru career are related to computers and technology skills. At the beginning of the career, Sims work as a Live Chat Support Agent before choosing a specialization at Level 7.
The two available branches are:
- Start-Up Entrepreneur — Focuses on developing web-based businesses and requires Programming and Charisma skills.
- eSport Gamer — Focuses on Video Gaming, with Programming required at higher levels.
It is recommended to start training the required skills early so that the promotion requirements are easier to fulfill when you reach the specialization stage.
The Video Gaming skill can also help fulfill the Fun need. Programming unlocks various computer features, including creating apps, developing games, hacking systems, and completing freelance work for additional Simoleons.
Traits and Moods That Support the Tech Guru Career
Choosing the right Traits can help Sims develop the required skills more efficiently.
Start-Up Entrepreneur relies on Programming and Charisma.
- Outgoing — Helps with social interactions and speeds up the development of the Charisma skill.
- Self-Assured — Makes it easier for Sims to obtain the Confident mood, which is effective for improving Charisma.
- Genius — Helps Sims obtain the Focused moodlet more often to develop Programming.
The eSport Gamer branch involves spending more time playing games and using computers.
- Lazy — Makes Sims enjoy relaxing activities more and obtain the Happy moodlet more often while relaxing.
- Loner — Causes the Social need to decrease more slowly while Sims play games or use computers alone.
- Genius — Still recommended because Programming is required for some promotion requirements.
The Focused mood is especially useful for improving Programming.
For Start-Up Entrepreneur, Confident can help speed up the development of Charisma.
One way to obtain the Focused mood is by using the Ponder Moves interaction on a chess table before going to work or while training a skill.
Tech Guru Career Levels: Salary, Work Schedule, Promotion Requirements, Daily Tasks, and Rewards
The table below provides details for each level of the Tech Guru career, including salary, work schedule, promotion requirements, daily tasks, and rewards.
The career branches begin at Level 7. After choosing a specialization, the tasks and promotion requirements follow the respective career path.
At the early stages, the first daily task is to play video games.
To complete it:
- Use a computer.
- Select Play Game.
- Continue playing until the daily task progress is complete.
After reaching Level 3, the daily task changes to Programming:
- Use a computer.
- Select Practice Programming.
- Continue until the daily task progress bar is completely filled.
The promotion requirements at this stage are mostly related to Video Gaming and Programming.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – Live Chat Support Agent | |||||
| Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat(10am-6pm) | §31/Hour §248/Day | Focused | Play Video Games | – | None |
| Level 2 – Quality Assurance | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(10am-7pm) | §38/Hour §342/Day | Focused | Play Video Games | Level 2 Programming | §375 Bonus, Stainless Steel Auto-Pot |
| Level 3 – Code Monkey | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(10am-7pm) | §47/Hour §423/Day | Focused | Programming | Level 3 Programming Level 2 Video Gaming | §506 Bonus, Computer Hard Drive |
| Level 4 – Ace Engineer | |||||
| Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat(9am-5pm) | §63/Hour §504/Day | Focused | Programming | Level 4 Programming Level 3 Video Gaming | §633 Bonus, The Sentinel |
| Level 5 – Project Manager | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §73/Hour §584/Day | Focused | Programming | Level 5 Programming Level 4 Video Gaming | §760 Bonus, The Hipster Hugger |
| Level 6 – Development Captain | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(9am-5pm) | §78/Hour §624/Day | Focused | Programming | Level 6 Programming Level 5 Video Gaming | §874 Bonus, Innovator’s Award for Excellence in Science |
The daily task for the Start-Up Entrepreneur branch focuses on Programming.
It can be completed through various activities under Computer > Programming, including creating plugins, developing apps, creating video games, and performing hacking activities.
Promotion requirements are mainly related to Programming and Charisma.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 7 – The Next Big Thing? | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(10am-5pm) | §98/Hour §686/Day | Focused | Programming | Programming Level 8 Charisma Level 2 | §933 Bonus, A Stroke of Genius |
| Level 8 – Independent Consultant | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat(10am-4pm) | §185/Hour §1,110/Day | Focused | Programming | Programming Level 9 Charisma Level 4 | §2,394 Bonus, Minimalist Unplant |
| Level 9 – Dot-Com Pioneer | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Fri(10am-4pm) | §371/Hour §2,226/Day | Focused | Programming | Programming Level 10 Charisma Level 6 | §3,112 Bonus, Light of My Life Painting |
| Level 10 – Start Up Genius | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Fri(10am-3pm) | §516/Hour §2,580/Day | Focused | Programming | N/A | §5,335 Bonus, Plasmatron 300 Flat Screen TV, Brag about Startup |
One of the profitable activities in the eSport Gamer branch is livestreaming. It can help complete the daily task while also providing Simoleons and followers.
Sims must increase their Programming skill to Level 8 to meet the promotion requirements and reach the top of the eSport Gamer career.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 7 – eSports Competitor | |||||
| Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat(2pm-11pm) | §121/Hour §1,089/Day | Focused | Play Video Games | Level 6 Programming Level 6 Video Gaming | §933 Bonus, Stack of CDs |
| Level 8 – Pro Gamer | |||||
| Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri(5pm-12am) | §194/Hour §1,358/Day | Focused | Play Video Games | Level 7 Programming Level 8 Video Gaming | §2,177 Bonus, “Revanne” Poster, Brag About Skillz |
| Level 9 – APM King/Queen | |||||
| Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat(4pm-10pm) | §261/Hour §1,566/Day | Focused | Play Video Games | Level 8 Programming Level 10 Video Gaming | §2,721 Bonus, Top Secret Computer |
| Level 10 – Champion Gamer | |||||
| Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat(4pm-10pm) | §328/Hour §1,968/Day | Focused | Play Video Games | N/A | §3,129 Bonus, PrioPerfection Motion Sensor Game Mat |
Conclusion
The Tech Guru career is suitable for Sims who enjoy computers, technology, and video games. The main skills required throughout the career are Programming and Video Gaming, while Charisma becomes important for the Start-Up Entrepreneur branch.
At Level 7, Start-Up Entrepreneur is suited to players who want to focus on technology business and software development, while eSport Gamer is better for players who want to experience a professional gaming career.
Both branches offer high salaries and opportunities to earn additional Simoleons through computer-related activities.
