Politics

The politics career track is one of the ten basic career tracks for The Sims and The Sims 2, and is one of the fourteen basic career tracks for The Sims 3. It also appears in The Sims 4: City Living as a semi-active career, under the name "politician".

The Sims

Politics follows a very similar pay curve to the military and law enforcement career tracks, having the third-highest pay at rank 1 but the third-lowest pay at rank 10 of any of the career tracks in the base game. However, it is by far the most difficult career track to reach the top of due to its extremely steep friend requirement (17!), and at high ranks, it has by far the worst ratio of pay to friends required. Out of all 20 careers from the base game, Livin' Large, and Unleashed, it is tied with Paranormal for being the most difficult career track to climb and only Slacker has a worse ratio of pay to friends required at rank 10. It's good for making quick cash in the first few in-game days of a Sim's life, but players will probably want to switch to something else as soon as possible.

• Politics Career Levels
• Politics Chance Cards

Politics Career Levels
1) Campaign Worker
The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 18:00		0
			§220/day
2) Intern
Start out running errands for the Sim City Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§300/day
3) Lobbyist
A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career--you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career.	0	0	2
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§360/day
4) Campaign Manager
Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful.	0	0	2
	0	1	0
	09:00 - 18:00		2
			§430/day
5) City Council Member
Your first elected post, finally admitted to Sim City's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine.	0	0	3
	1	1	0
	09:00 - 15:00		4
			§485/day
6) State Assembly(wo)man
The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, Sim City is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure Sim City's local interests are protected and promoted.	0	0	4
	2	1	1
	09:00 - 16:00		6
			§485/day
7) Congress(wo)man
The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family.	0	0	4
	3	3	2
	10:00 - 14:00		9
			§600/day
8) Judge
You win a position on the Sim City Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert--you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down.	0	0	5
	4	4	3
	10:00 - 14:00		11
			§650/day
9) Senator
You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity!	0	0	6
	5	6	4
	09:00 - 18:00		14
			§700/day
10) Mayor
As Mayor of Sim City, you're entitled to big bucks--you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it?	0	0	9
	5	7	5
	09:00 - 15:00		17
			§750/day

The Mayor will eventually change careers and become an Intern in the Medicine career track.

Politics Chance Cards
1) Campaign Worker
No chance cards for this level.
2) Intern
Your involvement with a prominent elected official is discovered and scandal erupts. Appearances on the talk-show circuit increase your Charisma by 2.	Positive
	+2
3) Lobbyist
No chance cards for this level.
4) Campaign Manager
Even though it was a tight race, your candidate lost the election. You lose 1 Charisma point.	Negative
	-1
5) City Council Member
No chance cards for this level.
6) State Assembly(wo)man
No chance cards for this level.
7) Congress(wo)man
No chance cards for this level.
8) Judge
With wisdom and panache, you preside over the conviction of SimCity's most notorious gangster, winning accolades across SimNation. You receive a book deal and collect a §5,000 advance.	Positive
	+§5,000
9) Senator
No chance cards for this level.
10) Mayor
A mysterious scandal forces you to resign from office. However, your well-developed people skills allow you to land a job as an intern at the local hospital. A new career in medicine awaits.	Negative
	Change to the Medicine career track as an Intern.

The Sims 2

In The Sims 2, the career reward object is the Enterprise Office Concepts Bushmaster Tele-Prompter. It enhances a Sim's ability to improve the charisma skill. If The Sims 2: Apartment Life is installed, Socialites are likely to work in this career. The college majors associated with this career are political science, economics, history and drama, making it (along with show business) the only career track with four college majors associated.

• Adult Promotion Levels
• Teen/Elder Promotion Levels
• Adult Chance Cards

Politics Career Levels
1) Campaign Worker
The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.	0	0	0	0
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §308/day
	09:00 - 18:00		Pension: §110/day
			Bonus: None
2) Intern
Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.	0	0	0	0
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §420/day
	09:00 - 15:00		Pension: §150/day
			Bonus: §840
3) Lobbyist
A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career—you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career.	0	0	0	0
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §504/day
	08:00 - 14:00		Pension: §180/day
			Bonus: §1,008
4) Campaign Manager
Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful.	1	1	0	1
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §602/day
	08:00 - 17:00		Pension: §215/day
			Bonus: §1,204
5) City Council Member
Your first elected post, you've finally been admitted to SimCity's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine.	2	2	2	2
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §679/day
	09:00 - 15:00		Pension: §242/day
			Bonus: §1,358
6) State Assemblyperson
The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, SimCity is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure SimCity's local interests are protected and promoted.	2	3	4	3
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §756/day
	09:00 - 16:00		Pension: §270/day
			Bonus: §1,512
7) Congressperson
The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family.	3	4	6	5
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §840/day
	09:00 - 15:00		Pension: §300/day
			Bonus: §1,680
8) Judge
You win a position on the SimCity Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert—you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down.	3	7	8	6
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §1,138/day
	10:00 - 14:00		Pension: §325/day
			Bonus: §2,276
9) Senator
You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity!	5	8	9	8
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §1,225/day
	09:00 - 18:00		Pension: §350/day
			Bonus: §2,450
10) Mayor
As Mayor of SimCity, you're entitled to big bucks—you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it?	7	10	10	10
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §1,313/day
	10:00 - 16:00		Pension: §375/day
			Bonus: §2,626

Politics Career Levels
1) Door to Door Poller
As a door-to-door poller, you leave your ego at the "door"—modern day Sim families aren't very welcoming to strangers bearing clipboards, regardless of their occupation. They've heard it all and no longer trust that you aren't trying to sell them something or steal something from them. You've got your work cut out for you.	0	0	0	0
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §53/day
	17:00 - 21:00
			Bonus: None
2) Campaign Worker
The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.	0	0	1	2
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §72/day
	15:00 - 18:00
			Bonus: §144
3) Intern
Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.	1	1	1	4
	S M T W T F S		Wage: §112/day
	15:00 - 18:00
			Bonus: §244

Politics Chance Cards
1) Campaign Worker
While working on the phones at the campaign office, <Sim> receives a call from a reporter claiming to be from the SimCity Herald. The reporter says she just has a few questions about the campaign. <Sim> could go and bother the council member's personal assistant, or answer some questions himself/herself.	Get Assistant
	Success: +1	85% chance
	Failure: -§65	14% chance
	Answer
	Success: Promoted to Intern	85% chance
	Failure: Get Fired	14% chance
2) Intern
The controller has a stack of paperwork on his desk that <Sim> has been asked to read through and assign priority levels to the tasks. About halfway through the stack, he/she finds some speeches that the controller has been asked to edit. <Sim> has an okay eye for syntax, and he/she knows how busy the controller is, so he/she could try editing them himself/herself, or scan the speeches into his/her word processor and run the grammar check on them.	Edit
	Success: +1	15% chance
	Failure: Demoted to Campaign Worker	84% chance
	Grammar Check
	Success: +§500	84% chance
	Failure: Get Fired	15% chance
3) Lobbyist
<Sim>'s consortium has asked him/her to meet with a member of the Senate and lobby him/her to vote against the Llama Land preservation bill. The bill will halt the construction on a major intercity highway that passes through a section of wildlife reserve. <Sim> isn't sure how he/she feels about the task. He/She could do as he's/she's told, or follow his/her conscience and secretly lobby in support of the bill.	Lobby For
	Success: +§5,000 +1	85% chance
	Failure: -§504 (a day's pay)	14% chance
	Lobby Against
	Success: Promoted to Campaign Manager	14% chance
	Failure: Get Fired	85% chance
4) Campaign Manager
<Sim> and the senator he's/she's campaigning for are due at a "meet and greet" within the hour, but the senator appears to have received another delivery of Elderberry Nectar from her aunt in Old Town, and is passed out on her office couch. <Sim> could call and cancel the publicity event, or get some coffee into her and put her under the gun, groggy or not.	Cancel Event
	Success: +2 +1	85% chance
	Failure: -1	14% chance
	Go As Planned
	Success: +§5,000	14% chance
	Failure: -§602 (a day's pay) -1	85% chance
5) City Council Member
The council has convened to discuss the renovation of a local park. The park is in what the mayor like to call an "underfinanced" part of the city, and though the park has some historical significance, the surrounding housing and public works are as equally in need of renovation. The pros and cons are complex, but when it comes time to vote, <Sim> has only two options.	Vote Yes
	Success: +§9,568 +2	85% chance
	Failure: -2	14% chance
	Vote No
	Success: +§9,568 +2	14% chance
	Failure: -2	85% chance
6) State Assemblyperson
Though State Assembly members are not up for re-election in the upcoming elections, members of Congress are, and <Sim>'s local district doesn't have many strong or seasoned candidates on the ballots yet. <Sim> is happy with his/her current position, but the step to Congressman/Congresswoman is one he'd/she'd like to make at some point. He/She doesn't have the experience that most candidates do when running for Congress, but he/she does have a good public following. Should he/she run for Congress, or take his/her publicity and back another candidate of the same party affiliation?	Run
	Success: Promoted to Congressperson	15% chance
	Failure: -3	84% chance
	Lend Support
	Success: +§30,000	84% chance
	Failure: Demoted to Campaign Manager	15% chance
7) Congressperson
A bill has found its way to the Congress floor that if passed would designate large sections of undeveloped waterfront as wildlife preservation area. The Canary Breeding Ground Bill would be a no-brainer for <Sim>, as the SimCity Canary is an endangered species, and its habitats has been increasing encroached upon as the City steadily expands. Yet, there is an unusual amount of pressure coming from a number of special interest groups, and if <Sim> were to vote against the bill, the lobbyists would certainly make it worth his/her while.	Vote Yes
	Success: +2 +2	85% chance
	Failure: -3	14% chance
	Vote No
	Success: +§40,000	14% chance
	Failure: -§10,000	85% chance
8) Judge
The next case on <Sim>'s docket is a misdemeanor shop-lifting charge, which would normally involve little more than a public defender pleading out the defendant, and <Sim> assigning a small fine and some relevant community service. But the defendant in this case is none other than the Mayor's favorite niece, her pride and joy, and the bane of store security guards everywhere. The young woman has been hauled into court more times than <Sim> can remember, but each and every time, the judge involved dismissed the charges on the basis of some technicality provided by the young kleptomaniac's high-priced legal staff. The case is cut and dry. The girl is guilty, but when it comes time for <Sim> to render his/her verdict, he/she pauses to weigh the ramifications of his decision.	Innocent
	Success: +§25,000	15% chance
	Failure: Get Fired	84% chance
	Guilty
	Success: +2 +2	84% chance
	Failure: No Penalty	15% chance
9) Senator
As a member of the Joint Sub-Committee on Aquaculture, <Sim> has been asked to spearhead an investigation into the possible connection between the military's new sonar technology rig and the increasing number of beached whales around SimCity. The power-that-be have categorically denied any connection between the two events, but it takes <Sim> only a few hours to note that each documented use of the technology corresponds directly to the beaching of multiple whales, both in time and location. <Sim> prepares his/her findings and announces his/her intentions to present them to the Sub-Committee ASAP. En route to the Senate Building, he/she turns a corner and spots a black helicopter descending silently from only a few stories above him/her. With no time to think, all <Sim> can do is to run or hide.	Run
	Success: Promoted to Mayor	15% chance
	Failure: Demoted to Judge	84% chance
	Hide
	Success: +§45,000	84% chance
	Failure: -1 -1	15% chance
10) Mayor
Landgraab Enterprises has started a joint venture to build an international seaport that would allow the transportation of larger volumes of goods in and out of SimCity. A major principle in the business venture approaches <Sim> to buy a large tract of city-owned waterfront property for only §1 an acre. With current real estate prices as high as they are, §1 an acre is highway robbery, but the construction of an international seaport could create a lot of new jobs in SimCity. Should <Sim> accept the offer?	Yes
	Success: +§30,000	15% chance
	Failure: -§10,000	84% chance
	No
	Success: +§50,000	84% chance
	Failure: Get Fired	15% chance

For more information on Chance Cards in The Sims 2, see Chance card.

The Sims 2 (console)

Politics is a career track available in The Sims 2 (console).

Politics Career Levels
1) Campaign Worker
-No Description-	0	0	0	0
	09:00 - 18:00		Wage: §245/day	Bonus: None
2) Intern
Start out running errands for the Sim City Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.	1	0	0	0
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §310/day	Bonus: §620
3) Lobbyist
A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career--you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career.	2	0	0	0
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §350/day	Bonus: §700
4) Campaign Manager
More money..more overtime. Concentrate on neighborhood and domestic tranquility. Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk.	4	0	0	2
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §448/day	Bonus: §896
5) City Council Member
Your first elected post, finally admitted to Sim City's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine.	5	2	0	4
	09:00 - 15:00		Wage: §560/day	Bonus: §1,120
6) State Assemblyperson
The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, Sim City is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to promote Sim City's local interests.	5	3	1	6
	08:00 - 17:00		Wage: §728/day	Bonus: §1,456
7) Congressperson
The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family.	5	4	2	7
	08:00 - 16:00		Wage: §924/day	Bonus: §1,848
8) Judge
You win a position on the Sim City Central Court. Your peerless logic in reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends and stay alert -- you need to be clear-headed and impartial when you bring down the gavel.	6	6	3	8
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §1,400/day	Bonus: §2,800
9) Senator
You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of Sim City!	7	6	4	10
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §1,665/day	Bonus: §3,330
10) Mayor
As Mayor of Sim City, you're entitled to big bucks--you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it?	10	7	5	12
	10:00 - 15:00		Wage: §2,200/day	Bonus: §4,400

The Sims 2: Pets (console)

Government is a career track in The Sims 2: Pets (console).

Government Career Levels
1) Campaign Worker
-No Description-	0	0	0	0
	09:00 - 18:00		Wage: §245/day	Bonus: None
2) Intern
As a political intern, you'll have a front row seat to the internal machinations of representative government. And if you look closely enough, you may even uncover a juicy scandal. The profits from the book rights alone could pay off your college loans.	1	0	0	0
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §310/day	Bonus: §620
3) Volunteer Coordinator
You should have fired Janet the minute you found her holding a micro-camera over some top secret memos. But she's a volunteer, you thought. How much harm can she do? Now that you know she's a political operative, you can't help but feel a bit embarrassed by the ruse.	2	0	0	0
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §350/day	Bonus: §700
4) Campaign Manager
Your opponent has launched a vicious attack against your candidate. To make matters worse, all the allegations are true, even that stuff about the mayor's missing socks. You better think of a clever response, or this is going to be one train wreck of an election.	4	0	0	2
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §448/day	Bonus: §896
5) City Council Person
It's city council people like you that make red tape and sluggish bureaucracy possible. Ordinances in triplicate, and reviewing the minutes from last year's minutes review meeting may sound boring, but these things are now a part of your daily professional life.	5	2	0	4
	09:00 - 15:00		Wage: §560/day	Bonus: §1,120
6) Planning Commissioner
The first thing a Planning Commission needs is a plan. After you have a plan, you can go about commissioning it. Commissioning plans and planning commissions, is there really any difference? Tackling those kinds of issues is why you get paid the big bucks.	5	3	1	6
	08:00 - 17:00		Wage: §728/day	Bonus: §1,456
7) City Manager
This town may be small, but it's a handful to manage. Although you frequently rezone and regulate things, people tend to overestimate your power. For example, you know where the cabinet that houses all the keys to the city is kept, but you don't have the key that opens it.	5	4	2	7
	08:00 - 16:00		Wage: §924/day	Bonus: §1,848
8) Comptroller General
Most people only have a vague idea of what a Comptroller General does, including you. But now that you have the job, you've discovered it has something to do with complicated public money stuff. Don't worry, you have a capable staff to explain it all and make the big decisions. Sit back and relax.	6	6	3	8
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §1,400/day	Bonus: §2,800
9) Judge
The mayor has seen fit to appoint you judge, probably due to your sound deliberations on the finer points of the law. Or maybe it's because you look so good in a black flowing robe. In any case, your family and friends won't ever pay another parking ticket again. it's not corruption. It's efficiency.	7	6	4	10
	09:00 - 16:00		Wage: §1,665/day	Bonus: §3,330
10) Mayor
After a long and muddy campaign, the people have spoken. And their collective voices, once counted and recounted, have resoundingly elected you as their mayor. Now it's time to make due on all those campaign promises. First up - a pay increase for the mayor!	10	7	5	12
	10:00 - 15:00		Wage: §2,300/day	Bonus: §4,600

The Sims 3

Political is one of the basic career tracks in The Sims 3. Sims can be employed from newspaper, computer, or city hall. Working in the Political career requires the Charisma skill, which indirectly requires friends in order to advance the skills as well. Additionally, Sims are required to collect government funding as one of the performance factors. Sims can collect the funds by asking in person or by throwing a campaign fundraiser party.

The Political career has a special performance tone, "Propose New Course of Action." This special tone needs 16 cumulative hours to be finished. It has several possible outcomes when Sims finish proposing the course of action. There's a 10% chance that Sims will be promoted outright regardless of performance, 30% chance for +40 relationship with the boss, 40% chance for +40 relationship with the boss but -40 with coworkers, and 20% chance that the boss and coworkers will get damaged relationships by -30 and -40, respectively.

Additionally, Sims in the Political career unlock the "Give Inspirational Speech" and "Debate Politics". Sims who have reached the top of the Political career will become a celebrity.

Performance tones:

• Business as Usual
• Work Hard - Increases performance faster but adds stress
• Take It Easy - Increases fun but lowers performance
• Meet Coworkers - Meets new coworker
• Chat with Coworkers - Builds relationship with coworkers
• Run Errands for Supervisor - Builds relationship with the boss
• Sleep in Judges Chamber - Increases energy
• Propose New Course of Action - Risky action that has various outcomes

Political Career Levels
1) Podium Polisher
There's nothing glorious about being a Podium Polisher. A little wax rubbed on, a little rubbed off. The podium needs to look good for those who actually make a difference and their dramatic speeches. But, polish well enough and keep the right attitude, and there may be room within the organization for you. Perk: Immediately unlocks "Debate Politics" friendly interaction.	Wage: §24/hour	Bonus: N/A
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §40
	Suburb 09:00 - 15:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 0-3
2) Ballot Counter
Frequent elections require a steady cadre of reliable Ballot Counters to keep things honest and precise. You don't work for any particular party or organization... right? Keep your nose clean and do nothing more than count and report the data. Democracy is counting on you!	Wage: §31/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §50
	Suburb 09:00 - 15:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 1-4
3) Campaign Intern
Your diligence has been noted and you'll work the remainder of this campaign as an intern. Copies, copies, copies! Post flyers, call potential donors, fetch coffee, keep the staplers in prime condition, and most importantly, be charismatic about it. This campaign, or at least the copy machine, cannot succeed without you!	Wage: §33/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §60
	Suburb 09:00 - 16:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 19:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 2-6
4) Yes-Man / Yes-Woman
Hopefully you're ready to nod your head in the affirmative, because you've worked your way into the position of Yes-Man / Yes-Woman. Should the city vote on Bond 452 C? Yes! Should we elect a new police commissioner? Yes! How does this tie look? Yes! There's only one answer to give if you want to stay in your superiors' good graces.	Wage: §45/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §70
	Suburb 09:00 - 15:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 3-7
	Boss
5) City Council Member
Politician at last! As the newest City Council Member, you have the unique position of affecting change on the welfare of the city. Change takes time though, and re-elections cost money. You'll need to start working your neighbors, acquaintances, and random individuals for their campaign donations. Bring your walking shoes, Councilman / Councilwoman. Perk': Ability to throw Campaign Fundraiser and collect funds from people.	Wage: §69/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §90
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 4-8
	Boss	Funding
6) Local Representative
Not satisfied to see you with your hands solely on the city, your constituents want to see you at the next level. More territory means more favor and votes needed to get anything done, and that means more campaign donations. Keep the cookie jar full, and you get to keep your job. Perk: Can use "Give Inspirational Speech" interaction to improve relationships with all Sims in the surrounding area.	Wage: §91/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §100
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 4-8
	Boss	Funding
7) Mayor
The legislative branch is all well and good, but the executive branch is really where the power lies. As the Mayor, you can now dictate terms to the city council you used to serve, and in the process, enact changes as you see fit. Rule with a firm fist or gentle touch, but never forget to keep your constituents happy. Perk: Sims use limousine as a default vehicle replacing the taxi.	Wage: §130/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §130
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 6-9
	Boss	Funding
8) Governor
You've been pulled up to the regional level for your brilliant political acumen and adept maneuvering. The public claims to love you, but everything can change instantly with the signing of the wrong piece of legislation. Pick your battles and be wary of political opponents, as the polls are really starting to heat up.	Wage: §160/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §160
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 7-10
	Boss	Funding
9) Vice President
Second in command may not be the end goal, but riding the ticket long enough just might earn you the coveted top spot. Mere local matters are beneath you now that economic concerns pile onto your desk. Evil organizations aren't making matters any better, as the safety and protection of the citizenry is a prime directive of your boss. The public watches silently to see if you truly have what it takes.	Wage: §267/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §180
	Suburb 09:00 - 13:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 8-10
	Boss	Funding
10) Leader of the Free World
Without peer, (Sim Name) is in charge. The world has voted you in as their sworn leader. Defender of truth, justice, and basic Sim rights, you—the Leader of the Free World—must work for the people more than ever. Beware of agents of evil, corruption within your government, and those not willing to serve the people above all else. This is your chance to leave your mark on the world, and it'd be a fair shame to squander it with scandal and shoddy decisions. Perk: Sim will gain a permanent invisible "Aura Of Leadership" around them, making Sims either wave cheerfully or boo in disapproval. This invisible aura has no effect on relationships like the Emperor of Evil's red aura and isn't affected by traits. The aura functions exactly like the celebrity aura that Rock Stars and Hit Movie Composers have at the top of the Music career branches. This invisible aura remains even after the Leader of the Free World quits or retires.	Wage: §423/hour	Bonus: §???
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §280
	Suburb 09:00 - 13:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 9-10
	Boss	Funding

Sims in the Politics Career

• Tamara Donner - Ballot Counter
• Tori Kimura - Ballot Counter
• Vita Alto - Local Representative

The Sims 4

The Politician career is one of the three career tracks introduced in The Sims 4: City Living expansion pack. Like the other City Living careers, Sims in the Politician career have the option of working from home. They are offered their first work from home assignment immediately after joining the career, which, if completed, improves their job performance. The purpose of this assignment is to choose a cause (out of a selection of No Sim Left Behind, Simoleons for Everyone, Speak for the Trees, World United, and the Foundation for Less Mischief), which they then promote as they continue their career. After this, if they choose to work from home, they are given two randomized assignments to complete each day, though they can still choose to go to work as they normally would.

After being promoted from level four, Sims will be able to choose one of the two career paths: Politician or Charity Organizer.

Career levels

• Politician Career Levels
• Politician Branch
• Charity Organizer Branch

Politician Career Levels
Description: "Join a life of public service! From protesting against the unjust, to gathering donations for good causes, or even collecting the occasional bribe as a "means to an end", Politics is always interesting."
Workplace: Concerned Citizens of Myshuno
1) Unruly Activist
The Unruly Activist is new to the world of hope, change, and politics, but is not without some tools. Unruly Activists can Pick a Cause, which they can then Promote to others and Protest for on public streets. Donations are key as well, so build a base of supporters and shake hands!	Wage: §16/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: None	Daily Task: Successfully Promote Cause
Bonus: None	Pension: Unknown
2) Campaign Intern
The Campaign Intern is a very important cog in the political machine, thanks to the ability to Endorse Politics. So, get out there, endorse, and raise more funding for the cause you support!	Wage: §26/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill	Daily Task: Successfully Promote Cause
Bonus: §172; Debate Politics interaction	Pension: Unknown
3) Social Justice Worker
Social Justice Workers are arduous defenders of fairness and equality. That's what your name tag says, at least! Be sure to Check Cause Progress on a computer to see just how far you've moved...or not moved...the needle of change.	Wage: §39/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 3 Charisma Skill	Daily Task: Successfully Promote Cause
Bonus: §275; Check Cause Progress interaction (Computer); New Clothes	Pension: Unknown
4) Community Organizer
As a Community Organizer it's time for some proper field work...behind a podium! You're now able to Give Speeches behind the podium in the comfort of your own home, or better yet, in the park in front of eager voters!	Wage: §49/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill	Daily Task: Successfully Promote Cause
Bonus: §413; Give Expert Speech interaction (Podium)	Pension: Unknown

Politician Career Levels - Politician Branch
Description: "Secure votes, give speeches, and become the National Leader! Better brush up on your public policy!"
Workplace: Concerned Citizens of Myshuno
5) Civil Servant
The Civil Servant is the first step in a true Politician's career. Promote Policies and Secure Votes to succeed and move up the political ladder!	Wage: §65/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill Secure 2 Votes	Daily Task: Secure Votes
Bonus: §518; Promote Policies interaction; Secure Vote interaction; Make Empty Promises interaction; Ask for Small/Large Bribe interaction	Pension: Unknown
6) Public Official
As a Public Official, securing the vote is more important than ever. Thankfully, you can Make Empty Promises to pair with your policy promotion. It's a 1-2 punch of public service!	Wage: §91/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill Secure 3 Votes	Daily Task: Secure Votes
Bonus: §1,555; New Clothes	Pension: Unknown
7) Councilperson
The Councilperson is an elected official and must get out among the voters to secure votes, make promises of questionable value, but also, kiss babies! Yes, beautiful babies. Go find some and kiss them for ratings.	Wage: §127/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 7 Charisma Skill Secure 5 Votes	Daily Task: Secure Votes
Bonus: §2,177; Kiss Baby interaction; unlocks "The Squared Office" styled room	Pension: Unknown
8) Representative
As a Representative, you're moving up the halls of power. Gaze out upon your field and note that it is flush with progress and good policy. Well done, Representative!	Wage: §178/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill Secure 10 Votes	Daily Task: Secure Votes
Bonus: §3,049	Pension: Unknown
9) Elder Statesperson
As an Elder Statesperson, you've been around the block once, twice, heck, even thrice! There's no baby too ugly to kiss, no promise too far fetched to make. You're always beating the pavement for your constituents.	Wage: §231/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Max Charisma Skill to Level 10 Secure 20 Votes	Daily Task: Secure Votes
Bonus: §4,268; New Clothes	Pension: Unknown
10) National Leader
As the National Leader, you command the respect of countless citizens. You've clearly done something right to garner so many votes. Or, perhaps you just kissed the right baby? Soak it in, you've arrived.	Wage: §340/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: None	Daily Task: Secure Votes
Bonus: §5,548; unlocks "Stately Chic" styled room	Pension: Unknown

Politician Career Levels - Charity Organizer Branch
Description: "Use your political prowess for the greater good. Raise money and fund a solution for the Cause you support!"
Workplace: Concerned Citizens of Myshuno
5) Friendly Lobbyist
The Friendly Lobbyist is someone who builds community and fosters peace within, and without, the movement. Collect Donations from supporters to build momentum!	Wage: §57/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill Collect §50 in Donations	Daily Task: Collect Donations
Bonus: §518; Collect Donation (§25) interaction; Convince Protesters to Leave interaction	Pension: Unknown
6) Fundraising Specialist
The Fundraising Specialist is all about bringing in big bucks for big causes - - your cause, that is! Shake hands, compliment, praise, and smile your way towards those cash donations.	Wage: §98/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill Collect §500 in Donations	Daily Task: Collect Donations
Bonus: §449; Collect Donation (§100) interaction; unlocks "Every Little Thing Counts" styled room	Pension: Unknown
7) Charity Organizer
The money is really rolling in now, assuming you're doing your job! The Charity Organizer is focused on adding another 0 to every check signed for the cause.	Wage: §123/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 7 Charisma Skill Collect §1,500 in Donations	Daily Task: Collect Donations
Bonus: §471; Collect Donation (§250) interaction; New Clothes	Pension: Unknown
8) Non-Profit Director
The Non-Profit Director is truly a charming individual, capable of marshalling the forces of good - - and the benevolent wealthy forces - - for a common cause.	Wage: §153/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill Collect §5,000 in Donations	Daily Task: Collect Donations
Bonus: §589; Collect Donation (§1000) interaction	Pension: Unknown
9) Leader of the Cause
The Leader of the Cause is the true spokesperson and voice of the cause in which everyone around you believes. There is no truer champion of the good you intend than you.	Wage: §219/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: Max Charisma Skill to Level 10 Collect §20,000 in Donations	Daily Task: Collect Donations
Bonus: §736; New Clothes	Pension: Unknown
10) Charity Icon
The Charity Icon rests atop a heap of goodwill, charitable donations, and causes solved to bask in the glow of a world better served. Enjoy the feels, because you've earned them.	Wage: §342/hour	Days: S M T W T F S
	Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Confident
Promotion Tasks: None	Daily Task: Collect Donations
Bonus: §920; unlocks "Making a Difference" styled room	Pension: Unknown

Sims in the Politics Career

• Miko Ojo - Social Justice Worker
• Victor Feng - Representative

Trivia

• Politicians who Kiss Babies will temporarily have a 0% chance of failure on convincing other Sims to vote for or repeal a Neighborhood Action Plan from the Eco Lifestyle expansion pack.