Freelancer
The three base game freelancer options.
The freelancer career was added to The Sims 4 via patch 79. Sims don't progress through career levels but instead select an agency that helps connect them to individual gigs.
The freelancer career functions similarly to skill careers in The Sims 3 in that there is no workplace. Sims work on their own time from home, and level up after doing a certain number of gigs.
Good-natured gigs (such as creating art for a charity) will raise a Sim's reputation[GF], whereas bad-natured gigs (such as forging art for a suspicious client) will lower their reputation.
Agencies[]
| Icon | Name | Trade | Description | Pack |
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Computer Experts | Freelance Programmer | Want in on a little secret? You don't have to be an expert about computers to be a great freelancer! All you need is a PC, a search engine, and the iron will to deal with "ideas people". Still, it helps to be an expert. |  |
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Electrified Artists | Freelance Artist | Can a digital painting make you cry? Right now, no one knows. This is partly because many would consider this very idea frivolous. But it's also because whoever successfully answers this questioned must first have answered several others.
Why do we cry? Why do we laugh, or love, or smile? What are the touchstones of our emotions? Until now, the people who asked such questions tended not to be the same people who created digital art. Instead, they were writers, filmmakers, painters, musicians, they were, in the traditional sense, artists. We're about to change that tradition. The name of our agency is Electrified Artists. |
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Federal Bureau of Spooky Investigation | Paranormal Investigator | Do you have spirits in your house? Do you keep finding creepy dolls in your attic? Do you ever hear creepy voices outside your head? Know this. Specters are out there, and they're kinda jerks.
If you've been certified as a Paranormal Investigator, you're welcome to join ranks of our elite phantom patrollers. As an agent it's up to you to make this world a little less spooky. |
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Fighting Words | Freelance Writer | When people see us in the street, they point and exclaim "Them's Fighting Words!" Okay they don't. Perhaps someday. We handle jobs ranging from proofreading to ghost writing for famous people. Grab a keyboard, boot up your favorite word processor, and join us! | |
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SIMply Crafted | Fabricator, Juice Fizzer, Candle Maker | SIMply Crafted's mission is to deliver hand-crafted and responsibly sourced goodies to the eco-conscious Sims of the world.
On demand, at your fingertips, devoid of guilt. So light up your Candles, sip your Fizzy Juice, and relax on your Couch knowing that they were all dipped, upcycled, or fizzed with love by a true artisan. This note was printed on digitally recycled paper. |
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Tomorrow's Style | Freelance Fashion Photographer | Tomorrow's Style represents and gets you the fashion shoots you need. Sure, you might get stuck with a department store catalog, but work hard and you might just shoot the next high fashion collection warn by celebrities at the Starlight Accolades.
Hire photo subjects, select the clothes, set the subjects in the appropriate poses, and capture the magic. Build a home photo studio, or take your camera and tripod on location to get the best shots. Don't forget to self-promote by uploading your photos to Fashion Simstagram. |
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Programmer gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A computer is required to complete gigs.
| Icon | Name | Pay | Due By (from Sun.) | Required Skill |
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Desperate for Spreadsheet Help | §85 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 1 |
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Looking for Spreadsheet Person | §105 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 1 |
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Help Encrypting Private Data | §135 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 1 |
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Encrypting Client Documents | §150 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 1 |
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Looking for Encryption Person | §185 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 1 |
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HIDE MY DATA | §190 | Thur. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 1 |
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Chain Mail, Inc | §425 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 2 |
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Mod Makers Jam | §425 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 3 |
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Llamacorn Listserv Security | §435 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 2 |
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Bubble Security for Bubbleplace | §440 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 2 |
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Temporary Modding Contract | §485 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 3 |
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Crypto-Simming | §1,205 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 4 |
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Completely Not Shady Company | §1,285 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 4 |
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Recruiting for Antivirus R&D | §1,350 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 4 |
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Groundbreaking New Social Network | §2,615 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 5 |
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Simstagram Servers | §2,695 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 5 |
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Stop Hacking Landgraab Systems! | §2,705 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 5 |
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Another Custom Merch Website! | §2,765 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 5 |
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Product Landing Pages | §2,840 | Thur. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 5 |
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Small Mobile Game With Big Dreams | §5,045 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 7 |
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Instant Messenger App Project | §5,290 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 7 |
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Saucy Dating App | §5,525 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 7 |
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Exciting New Mobile Game | §5,615 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 7 |
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Games Can Be Art | §6,030 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 9 |
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Puzzle Platformer | §6,250 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 9 |
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Silly Party Game | §6,370 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 9 |
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Have Art, Need Code | §6,400 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 9 |
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Ambitious MMO Project | §6,445 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 9 |
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[REDACTED] | §7,265 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Programming Level 7 |
Artist gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. The Digitalistic Sketchpad is required to create the art for gigs. Some tasks also require a computer.
| Icon | Name | Pay | Due By (from Sun.) | Required Skill |
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Forensic Sketch Artist | §110 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 2 |
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Portrait for Prosperity | §115 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 1 |
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Poetry Slam Jam Session Sketching | §125 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 2 |
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Courtroom Sketch Artist | §130 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 1 |
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Portrait of Deceased Relative | §130 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 1 |
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The Portrait of a Politician | §175 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 1 |
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Young Artists Camp Demonstration | §235 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 3 |
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Nectar & Painting Class | §240 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 3 |
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Painting 101 Substitute | §245 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 3 |
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The Perfect App Icon | §305 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 1 |
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Band Tour Venue Poster | §320 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 2 |
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Loading Screen Splash Art | §350 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 2 |
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Icons for Sims Forever | §370 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 1 |
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Indie Film's Movie Poster | §375 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 2 |
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Electrical Box Art | §920 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 6 |
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Main Street Mural | §1,025 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 6 |
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100% Definitely Legal Job | §1,125 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 4 |
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Grift Graft | §1,145 | Mon. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 6 |
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Sillisim Valley Startup Logo | §1,270 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 5 |
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Web 3.0 Logo | §1,315 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 5 |
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Art Dealer Escapades | §1,340 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 4 |
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Product Logo Commission | §1,340 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 5 |
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'Underground' Art Collector | §1,540 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 4 |
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Indie Game Characters | §2,555 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 7 |
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Character Designs for AAA Game | §2,675 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 7 |
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Movie Character Concepts | §2,750 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 7 |
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Kick-started Catastrophe | §2,925 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 8 |
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World Exploration | §3,050 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 8 |
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Sci-Fi Film Matte Paintings | §3,105 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Painting Level 8 |
Writer gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A computer is required to complete gigs.
| Icon | Name | Pay | Due By (from Sun.) | Required Skill |
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We Want Weird Wacky Writers | §130 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 1 |
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Aspiring Writer? Like Gossip? | §130 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 1 |
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Get Paid to Write Top 10 Lists! | §145 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 1 |
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Get Clicks; Get Paid | §155 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 1 |
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Proofread My Thesis Paper | §155 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 2 |
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Read Over My Job Applications | §175 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 2 |
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Proofread Online Submissions | §185 | Tue. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 2 |
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Co-Writer for Kid's Bedtime Stories | §240 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 1 |
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Author needed for Voidcritters Vol. 3 | §265 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 1 |
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Convincing Copy for Newspaper Ad | §410 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 2 |
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Eye-Catching Product Slogans | §415 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 2 |
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Refreshed Brand Language | §425 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 2 |
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Magazine Ad Marketing Copy | §430 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 2 |
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Write a Self-Employment Help Book! | §540 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 3 |
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Ghost Write for Famous Life Coach | §565 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 3 |
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Enlightening Writing Job | §1,275 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 5 |
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Ghost Writer for History Text Book | §1,365 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 5 |
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Philosophical Genius Needs Writer | §1,420 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 5 |
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Help a Renowned Scientist | §1,555 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 5 |
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Has Anyone Ever Thought of This? | §2,280 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 8 |
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Brand New Fantasy Story Idea! | §2,325 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 7 |
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Need Writers to Extend Universe | §2,375 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 8 |
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Help Our Dystopian Future | §2,450 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 8 |
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Write for a Famous Fantasy Series | §2,510 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 7 |
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Breaking into the Crime Genre | §3,105 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 9 |
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That Old Mystery, You Know the One | §3,115 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 9 |
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Help! We Need More Detective Stories | §3,340 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 9 |
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Really Important Guy Here | §4,385 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 10 |
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Biographical Publishing Firm Hiring | §4,730 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Writing Level 10 |
Crafter gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A fabricator, candle making station, or juice fizzing station is required to complete gigs.
| Icon | Name | Pay | Due By (from Sun.) | Required Skill |
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Rug a dub dub | §200 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 1 |
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Cut a Rug | §200 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 1 |
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Full of Rug-rets | §200 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 1 |
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Healthy Living | §250 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Juice Fizzing Level 2 |
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To Fizz or Not To Fizz | §250 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Juice Fizzing Level 2 |
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No-Flavor Country | §250 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Juice Fizzing Level 2 |
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Love is in the Air | §400 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 3 |
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Light a Candle | §400 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 3 |
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A Candle in the Wind | §400 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 3 |
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Couch Serf | §500 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 9 |
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Couch Surf | §500 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 9 |
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The King of Couches | §500 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 9 |
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It's Da Bombucha | §550 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Juice Fizzing Level 2 |
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Mother May I | §550 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Juice Fizzing Level 2 |
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A Heady Brew | §550 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Juice Fizzing Level 2 |
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They Forgot Something... | §700 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 5 |
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Light at the End of the Tunnel | §700 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 5 |
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A Bright Trio | §700 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 5 |
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Square Peg Square Hole | §1,000 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 7 |
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Hip to be Rectangular | §1,000 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 7 |
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Waxing Poetic | §1,000 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 7 |
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Child's Play | §1,200 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 8 |
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Back In My Day | §1,200 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 8 |
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Bed BugUHs | §1,200 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 8 |
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Can You Do the Candle Candle | §1,600 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 10 |
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Yes We Candle | §1,600 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 10 |
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They're Called Candles, Not Cantdles | §1,600 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 10 |
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Only the Finest | §2,000 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 10 |
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Sad Walls | §2,000 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 10 |
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This is Not Fine | §2,000 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Fabrication Level 10 |
Photography gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A camera and tripod are required to complete gigs. Some tasks also require a computer.
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Athletic Wear for the Couch Potato | §235 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 1 |
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Jazzed for Jammies Spring Catalog | §345 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 1 |
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Silver Screen Sleep Wear | §428 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 1 |
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Titanium Teens Athletic Apparel | §435 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 1 |
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Casual and Stylish | §488 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 1 |
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Ad Campaign for Local Pool Venue | §500 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 2 |
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Genius Professor Outdoor Wear Study | §680 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 1 |
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Mostly Fashionable Formals | §800 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 2 |
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Secrets and Simoleons | §1,100 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 2 |
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Little Darlings Formal Attire | §1,300 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 2 |
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Wet or Dry Swimwear | §1,300 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 2 |
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Lights! Camera! Fashion! | §1,340 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 4 |
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Playing With Light | §1,540 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 4 |
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Set the Stage | §1,888 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 3 |
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Fun and Flirty | §2,500 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 5 |
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Estella Landgraab Fashions | §2,555 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 3 |
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Every Day Excitement | §2,600 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 5 |
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Goofy Party Pose | §2,840 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 5 |
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Everyday Activities Fashion Shoot | §6,030 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 1 |
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Finding the Fantastic Formula for Formal Style | §7,700 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 5 |
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Finding the Style | §8,000 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 5 |
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Finding the Essence of Efficiency with Everyday Style | §8,800 | Wed. 9:00 AM | Photography Level 5 |
Paranormal investigator gigs[]
Sims can choose between three options, all options will lead the Sim to a random residential home with specters and cursed objects. On expert paranormal investigations, Temperance could appear.
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Beginner Paranormal Investigation | §750 | 9:30 PM | Easy |
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Adept Paranormal Investigation | §1,500 | 9:30 PM | Medium |
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Expert Paranormal Investigation | §3,000 | 9:30 PM | Hard |
Sims in the freelancer career[]
- Tina Tinker - Freelance Crafter
- Yasemin Tinker - Freelance Writer
- Cecilia Kang - Freelance Programmer
- Kristopher Volkov - Freelance Programmer
- Rory Oaklow - Freelancer
- Farrah Nouvel - Freelance Artist
- Jay Robles - Freelancer
- Umber Grove - Freelance Artist
- Alon Sadya - Freelance Programmer
- Aziz Nadir - Freelance Writer
- Dahlia Loden - Freelance Writer
- Flora Ladipo - Freelance Artist
- Skip Broke - Freelance Programmer