In The Sims 2, every character needs a job eventually, and what could be more entertaining than embracing a life of crime in SimCity? Even if your character has a kind heart, they can still find success by swindling and stealing from their neighbors. So, how do you embark on this daring career path and work your way to the top?
We’ve compiled a detailed overview of each role within the criminal career path along with the skills necessary to climb the corporate ladder. Here’s everything you need to dive into the Criminal Career Track in The Sims 2. Let’s go start that crime spree!
Criminal Career Path Positions
Does your character have a knack for mischief? If so, they might find a life of crime appealing for covering expenses and fulfilling their desires. To secure a position in the Criminal Career Path, your sim will need to search the newspaper or use a computer to find job openings and cross their fingers that the criminal career is among the options.
Additionally, it’s a good idea to network with other sims already working in this field to snag a higher-level position.
Adult Criminal Career Path
Adults can join the full-time criminal career, which consists of ten levels. Below is a list of positions, along with the skills needed for promotions and the weekly schedule.
Those who reach elder status while still in this career can continue to advance unless they retire or switch jobs.
|
Position |
Salary |
Skills |
Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
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Level 1: Pickpocket |
196 Simoleons |
Creativity: 0 Mechanical: 0 Athletic: 0 Friends: 0 |
Hours: 11:00-17:00 Days Off: Monday and Thursday. |
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Level 2: Bagman |
280 Simoleons |
Creativity: 0 Mechanical: 0 Athletic: 0 Friends: 0 |
Hours: 17:00-01:00 Days Off: Monday and Wednesday. |
|
Level 3: Bookie |
385 Simoleons |
Creativity: 1 Mechanical: 0 Athletic: 0 Friends: 0 |
Hours: 11:00-18:00 Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday. |
|
Level 4: Con Artist |
490 Simoleons |
Creativity: 3 Mechanical: 0 Athletic: 0 Friends: 1 |
Hours: 09:00-15:00 Days Off: Sunday and Saturday. |
|
Level 5: Getaway Driver |
595 Simoleons |
Creativity: 4 Mechanical: 2 Athletic: 1 Friends: 2 |
Hours: 22:00-06:00 Days Off: Sunday and Saturday. |
|
Level 6: Bank Robber |
742 Simoleons |
Creativity: 5 Mechanical: 4 Athletic: 2 Friends: 3 |
Hours: 15:00-23:00 Days Off: Sunday and Saturday. |
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Level 7: Cat Burglar |
896 Simoleons |
Creativity: 7 Mechanical: 4 Athletic: 5 Friends: 3 |
Hours: 21:00-03:00 Days Off: Tuesday and Thursday. |
|
Level 8: Counterfeiter |
1,064 Simoleons |
Creativity: 7 Mechanical: 7 Athletic: 6 Friends: 4 |
Hours: 09:00-15:00 Days Off: Sunday and Saturday. |
|
Level 9: Smuggler |
1,575 Simoleons |
Creativity: 9 Mechanical: 7 Athletic: 7 Friends: 5 |
Hours: 02:00-08:00 Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. |
|
Level 10: Criminal Mastermind |
1,925 Simoleons |
Creativity: 10 Mechanical: 10 Athletic: 8 Friends: 7 |
Hours: 17:00-23:00 Days Off: Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday. |
Teen and Elder Criminal Career Path
Teens and elders lead busy lives and don’t require full-time work. They can take on part-time jobs in the Criminal Career Track to earn a little extra cash.
Teens can get a head start in their future careers, but they need to maintain a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
|
Position |
Salary |
Skills |
Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Level 1: Street Hawker |
50 Simoleons |
Creativity: 0 Mechanical: 0 Athletic: 0 Friends: 0 |
Hours: 15:00-18:00 Days Off: Monday and Thursday. |
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Level 2: Numbers Runner |
62 Simoleons |
Creativity: 1 Mechanical: 0 Athletic: 0 Friends: 1 |
Hours: 15:00-18:00 Days Off: Monday and Wednesday. |
|
Level 3: Pickpocket |
105 Simoleons |
Creativity: 2 Mechanical: 1 Athletic: 1 Friends: 1 |
Hours: 15:00-18:00 Days Off: Wednesday and Thursday. |
Criminal Career Reward
Once you reach level four in this career path, you’ll gain access to the SensoTwitch Lie Finder. This handy gadget boosts your creativity as your sim practices their fibs, making them more skilled at their job and adept at fooling their targets.
You’ll also have the ability to teach other sims how to lie or seek their assistance with your deception techniques. Any sim in your household can use this device, so choose wisely who you let in; they might pick up a few tricks!
Your sim may experience a shock if they fumble a lie, but it’s more humorous than harmful.
