The Critic career is one of the three career tracks introduced in The Sims 4: City Living expansion pack.[1] Like the other City Living careers, Sims in the Critic career have the option of working from home.
After being promoted from level three, Sims will be able to choose one of the two career paths: Arts Critic or Food Critic.
 Critic Career Levels
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| Description: "Everyone has an opinion. But not everyone is paid to have it! Sims who feel they have superior judgement can enter the Critic Career. Whether it’s the foods or the arts, your Sim will have something to say about it, and others WILL listen." | ||
| Workplace: San Myshuno Times | ||
| 1) Paper Deliverer | ||
| Get those papers from one end of the office to the other! GO! | Wage: §21/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: None |
Daily Task: Practice Writing | |
| Bonus: None | Pension: Unknown | |
| 2) Story Researcher | ||
| You've pushed those papers and are now ready to go online and look things up on Simpedia. Practice those key-word searches! | Wage: §29/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 2 Writing Skill |
Daily Task: Write Column | |
| Bonus: §241 | Pension: Unknown | |
| 3) Beat Reporter | ||
| OK time to focus - we need columns on things that interest Sims. Get out there and show us what you think of the next hot thing! | Wage: §34/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 3 Writing Skill |
Daily Task: Write Column | |
| Bonus: §283; Recommend Local Hangout interaction; Respond to Mail interaction (Computer/Phone) | Pension: Unknown | |
 Critic Career Levels - Arts Critic Branch
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| Description: "Set the standard for all artistic endeavors." | ||
| Workplace: San Myshuno Times | ||
| 4) Snooty Pundit | ||
| You seem to be pretty opinionated. Even when no one asks. Well, why don't you write your thoughts on the arts, performing or painting? Show us how much snoot you can bring to the table. | Wage: §47/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 2 in Music or Comedy Reach Level 2 Painting Skill |
Daily Task: Review Performance or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §283; Review Performance interaction | Pension: Unknown | |
| 5) Show Scout | ||
| We need someone to check out the local performances. Get there, see if they're any good. Whether are or not, we need a 12 page write-up. | Wage: §66/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 Writing Skill Reach Level 3 in Music or Comedy |
Daily Task: Review Performance or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §331; Study Art interaction | Pension: Unknown | |
| 6) Refined Reviewer | ||
| We love the detail in your work! You've refined your craft, we think you can tackle bigger and better outings. Check out some of the local festivals - there's lots of stuff going on there! | Wage: §93/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 5 Writing Skill Reach Level 3 Painting Skill |
Daily Task: Review Performance or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §463; Room with a View Wall Painting; Praise Art interaction | Pension: Unknown | |
| 7) Cultural Connoisseur | ||
| The city has so much to offer culturally. Check out some of the sites and sounds and jot down your thoughts. Are they authentic experiences? Let the city know! | Wage: §130/hour | Days: S MT W T F S |
| Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 in Music or Comedy Reach Level 4 Painting Skill |
Daily Task: Review Performance or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §649; True Performer's Performance Space; Snub Art interaction | Pension: Unknown | |
| 8) Chief Critic | ||
| You're a critical hit! Take your experience and eye for the arts and reach new heights. You're almost there, go for glory! | Wage: §182/hour | Days: S M T W TF S |
| Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 7 Writing Skill |
Daily Task: Review Performance or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §908; Critically Connected trait; unlocks "Yes, it's Art" styled room | Pension: Unknown | |
| 9) Syndicated Superstar | ||
| Thumbs up or thumbs down? Sims are relying on you to let them know what they should think! | Wage: §273/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 8 Writing Skill Reach Level 6 Painting Skill Reach Level 6 in Music or Comedy |
Daily Task: Review Performance or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §1,090 | Pension: Unknown | |
| 10) Grand Steward of the Arts | ||
| You've taken the town by storm and are THE authority when it comes to the artistic eye. Sims follow you in droves. Lead them. Lead them to artistic bliss. | Wage: §454/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: None |
Daily Task: Review Performance or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §1,090; The Critical Throne; New Clothes; unlocks "Street Performer's Corner" styled room | Pension: Unknown | |
 Critic Career Levels - Food Critic Branch
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| Description: "If you don't love it, they won't eat it." | ||
| Workplace: San Myshuno Times | ||
| 4) Chow Chaser | ||
| Let's start simple. I'll make some mac 'n' cheese. You tell me what you think of it. Hint: I'm your boss, so obviously it's excellent. Now give me a five page column why you think it's excellent. | Wage: §49/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 3 Cooking Skill |
Daily Task: Review Food or Drink, or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §438; Spare Utensils Wall Plaque; Review Food/Drink interaction | Pension: Unknown | |
| 5) Food Stall Frequenter | ||
| Alright, friend, you think you know a thing or two about meals? Watch a lot of Cooking Channel, do you? Well the hot newness are the Food Stalls everyone's raving about. Get out there and let the Sims know if these are really "all that" or if they're just over-rated roach coaches. | Wage: §73/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 Writing Skill Reach Level 5 Cooking Skill |
Daily Task: Review Food or Drink, or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §438; Laud Meal interaction; unlocks "Fine Outdoor Eating" styled room | Pension: Unknown | |
| 6) Restaurant Rater | ||
| So, you want to be THE name that Sims go to for food recommendations? Get out there and explore new foods, and get out of your comfort zone. | Wage: §110/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 5 Writing Skill Reach Level 2 Gourmet Cooking Skill |
Daily Task: Review Food or Drink, or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §657; Belittle Meal interaction | Pension: Unknown | |
| 7) Local Gourmand | ||
| I hear the Spice Festival has a bunch of new food that's on fire! Be the expert on the local cuisine. Eat to your heart's content! Because that's what a Gourmand does. | Wage: §164/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 Gourmet Cooking Skill |
Daily Task: Review Food or Drink, or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §986; This Cake is No Lie Wall Painting | Pension: Unknown | |
| 8) Expert Epicurean | ||
| Your taste is more refined. You've come along (sic) way since being a Paper Pusher. Use that experience to tell the whole city what you think of the next cool thing. Through columns. More columns. | Wage: §230/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 7 Writing Skill |
Daily Task: Review Food or Drink, or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §1,380; Improve Dish interaction | Pension: Unknown | |
| 9) Kitchen's Worst Nightmare | ||
| You've proven to be the expert on all things food. Use your authority to crush those who think they can cook. They'll make shows where you judge food. Sims all around will come to take you down, but show them all who knows what food is! | Wage: §345/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 8 Writing Skill Reach Level 6 Gourmet Cooking Skill |
Daily Task: Review Food or Drink, or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §1,656 | Pension: Unknown | |
| 10) Curator of the Finest Flavors | ||
| Only the finest of the fine for those who follow you and your opinion. Nothing beneath excellence. | Wage: §441/hour | Days: S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Inspired | ||
| Promotion Tasks: None |
Daily Task: Review Food or Drink, or Write Column | |
| Bonus: §1,762; Golden Bowl of Fruit; New Clothes; unlocks "Only the Finest Dining" styled room | Pension: Unknown | |
Sims in the Critic Career[]
- Diego Lobo - Cultural Connoisseur
- Geeta Rasoya - Food Stall Frequenter
References[]
- ↑ "New Careers in The Sims 4 City Living Send You Out on Assignments" by Grant Rodiek on TheSims.com (retrieved 17 October 2016)
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