The Sims 4 offers dozens of career paths for your Sims from classic jobs like Astronaut to quirky gigs like Simfluencer. This guide covers every full-time, part-time, and freelance option available in-game. Click the 🔗 icon next to each job to explore tips, guides, and gameplay advice!

Base Game Careers

Career / BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
AstronautRabbit HoleNo
AthleteRabbit HoleNo
BusinessRabbit HoleNo
CriminalRabbit HoleNo
CulinaryRabbit HoleNo
EntertainerRabbit HoleNo
FreelancerWork From HomeNo
PainterRabbit HoleNo
Secret AgentRabbit HoleNo
Style InfluencerRabbit Hole / Work From HomeNo
Tech GuruRabbit Hole / Work From HomeNo
WriterWork From HomeNo
FreelancerWork From HomeNo
Babysitter (Teen)Rabbit HoleNo
Barista (Teen)Rabbit HoleNo
Fast Food (Teen)Rabbit HoleNo
Manual Laborer (Teen)Rabbit HoleNo
Retail Employee (Teen)Rabbit HoleNo

Get to Work

Career / BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
DetectiveActiveNo
DoctorActiveNo
ScientistActiveNo
Bakery (Business)BusinessNo
Retail Store (Business)BusinessNo

City Living

Career / BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
CriticRabbit Hole / Work From HomeNo
PoliticianRabbit Hole / Work From HomeNo
Social MediaRabbit Hole / Work From HomeNo
Market Stall (Business)BusinessYes

Seasons

Career / BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
GardenerRabbit Hole / Work From HomeNo

Get Famous

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
Actor/ActressFull TimeN/A

StrangerVille

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
MilitaryFull TimeCovert Operator / Officer

Island Living

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
ConservationistFull TimeEnvironmental Manager / Marine Biologist
DiverPart TimeN/A
FishermanPart TimeN/A
LifeguardPart TimeN/A

Discover University

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
EngineerFull TimeComputer / Mechanical Engineer
LawFull TimeJudge / Private Attorney
EducationFull TimeAdministrator / Professor

Eco Lifestyle

Career / BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
Civil DesignerRabbit Hole / Work From HomeNo

Snowy Escape

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
SalarypersonFull TimeExpert / Supervisor

Dream Home Decorator

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
Interior DecoratorFull TimeN/A

Lovestruck (Mod/Pack-Based)

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
Romance ConsultantFull TimeMatchmaker / Relationship Counsellor

Cats & Dogs

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
VetFull TimeVet Skill Progression (Clinic Ownership)

High School Years

Career / BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
Simfluencer (Teen)Work From HomeNo
Video Game Streamer (Teen)Work From HomeNo

For Rent

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
HandypersonPart TimeN/A

Dine Out

BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
Restaurant (Dine Out)BusinessNo
CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
ReaperActiveNone (single progression)
UndertakerRabbit HoleMortician, Funeral Director

Paranormal Stuff

Career / BusinessJob TypeRequires Cross-Compatibility
Paranormal InvestigatorFreelancer GigsYes (Requires Medium Skill & Paranormal Investigator License)

Enchanted By Nature

Career / BusinessJob TypeBranches
NaturopathWork from Home / Rabbit HoleApothe-curist & Lifestyle Coaching

Adventure Awaits

Career / BusinessJob TypeBranches
Park WorkerWork from Home / Rabbit HolePark Ranger & Park Counselor

Royalty & Legacy

CareerJob TypeCareer Tracks / Branches
NobleWork from HomeNone (single progression to Monarch)

Hobbies & Hustle Unique Businesses

Full guide on how to set up a business the check HERE.

Full 100 business challenge HERE.

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