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The Sims 3 World Adventures eGuide Essentials Careers

Military

Fortunately, peace has broken out in the world and Sims in the Military career need not worry about shipping out to war. They do have a goal that takes them outside of town, though. Way outside of town. As in, into space.

Work Location: Fort Gnome Military Base (Sunset Valley), Fort Salas Military Base (Riverview)

MILITARY CAREER

Level

Position

Work Days

Start Time

Length of Day

Average Daily Pay

Weekly Average Pay

Pension Pay

Metrics for Promotion

1

Latrine Cleaner

M, T, W, F

7 AM

7

280

1,120

80

Mood, Athletic Skill

2

Grease Monkey

M, T, W, F

7 AM

8

350

1,400

100

Mood, Athletic Skill

3

Grunt

M, T, W, F

7 AM

8

385

1,540

110

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill

4

Squad Leader

M, W, F

7 AM

7

655

1,965

150

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill, Relationship w/ Superior

5

Flight Officer

M, W, F

7 AM

7

754

2,262

170

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill, Relationship w/ Superior

6

Wing Man

M, W, F

7 AM

6

868

2,604

190

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill, Relationship w/ Superior

7

Fighter Pilot

M, W, F

7 AM

6

999

2,997

220

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill, Relationship w/ Superior

8

Squadron Leader

M, W, F

7 AM

6

1,149

3,447

250

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill, Relationship w/ Superior

9

Top Gun

M, W, F

7 AM

5

1,322

3,966

290

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill, Relationship w/ Superior

10

Astronaut

M

7 AM

18

6,000

6,000

430

Mood, Athletic Skill, Handiness Skill, Relationship w/ Superior

MILITARY tones

Tones

Description

Work Hard

Work hard to increase performance, but adds stress

Goof Off

Relax at work. Slower performance, but less stress.

Hang Out with Fellow Soldiers

Build relationship with co-workers

Suck Up to Superior

Build relationship with boss

Benefits and Rewards

To advance in the Military career and earn benefits, Sims must develop two different skills: Athletic and Handiness. (Fortunately, the Handiness skill can be learned right on base through a class.)

Other metrics contribute to the chance of promotion, too, including the relationships with fellow soldiers and base superiors. Naturally, mood is also a factor. Working hard and keeping these skills in active advancement leads to some fun rewards.

For example, as soon as the career begins, you start saluting other soldiers of superior rank. But at level 4, Squad Leader, inferiors start saluting you.

When you reach the Top Gun rank, random Sims in town are also inspired to salute you. Citizen salutes are positive and will start any social encounter with an impressed context.

At level 10, the Sim becomes an Astronaut. Becoming an Astronaut changes the Show Sim the Jet interaction to Show Sim the Spaceship. Show Sim the Spaceship is a huge romance booster.