Political Career (Base Game )

Political Career (Base Game )

While this is clearly one of the old-style vanishing-act careers, the premise behind it -- the basic idea -- of your Sim becoming a political figure is too priceless not to fully explore it!  Obviously once you get elected you want to be careful about texting and sending pics of your naughty bits to interns, I am just saying...

The thing is the process of democracy requires some sacrifice on the part of the population, and that includes serving in public office when you are called to serve.  It may be a lot more fun than jury duty, but then pretty much everything is you know?  But fun or not, it is an important community role, and as such worthwhile either as a trial career for the nice retirement package, or as a golden-years career -- something to do in the autumn of your life while you are waiting to die, and want a legacy to pass on to your grandchildren.

When you are ready to throw your hat into the ring simply head to City Hall and join the career there.  Once you have and as you level it you will obtain abilities and actions like inspirational talking and the ability to build relationships fast and easy.

Once you begin the leveling process you will be tempted to make some shady decisions -- just bear in mind that you are always risking everything when you do make them on the dark side, and when I say "everything" I mean just that -- getting caught taking a bribe or stealing money from your campaign account ends your political career mates.

Helpful Traits:  Ambitious, Charismatic, Friendly, Party Animal / Schmoozer

Associated Lifetime Wishes: Leader of the Free World / Super Popular

Dressing the part for your Political Career!

-- Career-based Books --
These books are obtained by completing career challenges at the appropriate level and cannot be obtained any other way in the game.  It is not known if reading them helps your Sim in any way, but there is a rumor that it might?

Level 1: Wax On, Wax Off
Level 2: Cheating With Chads
Level 3: The Joy of Smear Campaigning
Level 4: There Is No No
Level 5: Don't Taze Your Bros!
Level 6: An Earmark Economy
Level 7: Yay Pork Barrels!
Level 8: Gerrymandapalooza!
Level 9: Taters


-- Selectable Work/Effort Options --
The following Work Options/Selections are available in this career at various points/levels, and selecting some may be a requirement for maintaining mood, likes, and obtaining promotions.

Chat with Coworkers -- Increase relationship with coworkers
Meet Coworkers -- Increase like with coworkers
Propose New Course of Action -- Research new ideas / increase performance or relationships
Run Errands for Supervisor -- Increase relationship with boss
Sleep in Judges Chambers -- Slack-off
Take it Easy -- Work less with less stress
Work Hard -- Increase performance and stress


-- Career Levels/Titles and Details --
There are ten Levels for this career, and listed below are the levels, their title, the base rate of pay followed by the amount you are paid if/when your Sim retires from their job at that level, and the working days.  The Performance Base is the criteria by which your Sim is evaluated for promotions.

Level 01: Podium Pusher
Base Pay Rate: $24 / Pension Pay Rate: $40
Performance Base: Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 01: None

Level 02: Ballet Counter
Base Pay Rate: $31 / Pension Pay Rate: $50
Performance Base: Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 02: None

Level 03: Campaign Intern
Base Pay Rate: $33 / Pension Pay Rate: $60
Performance Base: Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 03: Business Casual

Level 04: Yes-Man
Base Pay Rate: $45 / Pension Pay Rate: $70
Performance Base: Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 04: Business Casual

Level 05: City Council Member
Base Pay Rate: $69 / Pension Pay Rate: $90
Performance Base: Boss Like / Funding / Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 05: City Council

Level 06: Local Representative
Base Pay Rate: $91 / Pension Pay Rate: $100
Performance Base: Boss Like / Funding / Mood
Working Days: M-W-Th-F

Uniform 06: City Council

Level 07: Mayor
Base Pay Rate: $130 / Pension Pay Rate: $130
Performance Base: Boss Like / Funding / Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 07: Mayor

Level 08: Governor
Base Pay Rate: $160 / Pension Pay Rate: $160
Performance Base: Boss Like / Funding / Mood
Working Days: M-W-Th-F

Uniform 08: Business Suit

Level 09: Vice President
Base Pay Rate: $267 / Pension Pay Rate: $180
Performance Base: Boss Like / Funding / Mood
Working Days: M-W-F

Uniform 09: VP Suit

Level 10: Leader of the Free World
Base Pay Rate: $423 / Pension Pay Rate: $283
Performance Base: Funding / Mood
Working Days: M-W-F

Uniform 10: World Leader Suit