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The Critic career from The Sims 4 City Living allows Sims to become professional tastemakers who review art, performances, and food. As your Sim progresses, they can specialise in either the Art Critic branch or the Food Critic branch.

This career can be worked from home or as a rabbit hole job, making it flexible for different play styles.

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Career Overview

Detail	Information
Pack Required	The Sims 4 City Living
Work Options	Work from home or rabbit hole
Core Skills	Writing, Charisma
Helpful Skills	Painting (Art Critic), Cooking (Food Critic)
Recommended Traits	Creative, Foodie, Outgoing
Difficulty	Medium

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Career Progression (Levels 1–3)

Level	Title	Pay	Daily Tasks	Rewards
1	Paper Deliverer	§21/hr	Level Writing Skill, Try Bubble Blower, Talk to Food Vendor	None
2	Story Researcher	§29/hr	Write Column	§241 Bonus
3	Beat Reporter	§34/hr	Try Bubble Blower, Write for 2 Hours	§283 Bonus, Recommend Hangout Interaction, Respond to Mail

At level 4 the career splits into two branches.

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Art Critic Branch (Levels 4–10)

The Art Critic path focuses on reviewing performances and cultural events.

Level	Title	Pay	Daily Tasks	Rewards
4	Snooty Pundit	§47/hr	Review Performance, Write Column	§283 Bonus
5	Show Scout	§66/hr	Review Performance, Recommend Hangout	§331 Bonus
6	Refined Reviewer	§93/hr	Practice Writing, Write Column	§463 Bonus, Room With a View Painting
7	Culture Connoisseur	§130/hr	Review Performance, Write Column	§649 Bonus, Performance Stage
8	Chief Critic	§182/hr	Practice Writing, Write Column	§908 Bonus, Critically Connected Trait
9	Syndicated Superstar	§273/hr	Practice Writing, Write Column	§1,090 Bonus
10	Grand Steward of the Arts	§454/hr	Practice Writing, Write Column	§1,090 Bonus, Critical Throne, New Clothes

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Food Critic Branch (Levels 4–10)

The Food Critic path focuses on reviewing food and drink across the city.

Level	Title	Pay	Daily Tasks	Rewards
4	Chow Chaser	§49/hr	Review Food or Drink, Write Column	§438 Bonus, Wall Plaque
5	Food Stall Frequenter	§73/hr	Review Food or Drink, Write Column	§438 Bonus
6	Restaurant Rater	§110/hr	Review Food or Drink, Write Column	§657 Bonus
7	Local Gourmand	§164/hr	Review Food or Drink, Write Column	§986 Bonus
8	Expert Epicurean	§230/hr	Review Food or Drink, Write Column	§1,656 Bonus
9	Kitchen’s Worst Nightmare	§345/hr	Review Food or Drink, Write Column	§1,656 Bonus
10	Curator of the Finest Flavors	§441/hr	Practice Writing, Write Column	§1,762 Bonus, Golden Fruit Bowl, New Clothes

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Important Career Tasks

Write Column
Unlocked early in the career and required frequently for promotions.

Review Performances
Art Critics must attend performances and review them using the appropriate interaction.

Review Food or Drinks
Food Critics review meals and drinks at food stalls or restaurants.

Festival Articles
After attending festivals, Sims can write a column about the festival experience.

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Tips for Success

Improve the Writing skill early to complete work from home tasks faster.

Visit festivals regularly to unlock additional column topics.

Painting skill helps Art Critics progress more easily.

Cooking skill can help Food Critics evaluate dishes more effectively.

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Final Thoughts

The Critic career is one of the more unique careers introduced in The Sims 4 City Living. It combines writing, social interactions, and exploration of the city’s cultural scene.

Players who enjoy storytelling, festivals, and reviewing food or performances will find this career particularly entertaining.

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