[EN/ES] How to Make Money in The Sims 4: The Ultimate Guide//Cómo ganar dinero en el juego de Los Sims 4: La guía definitiva

Money is everything in The Sims 4 — just like in real life. Without it, your sims can’t put a roof over their heads, stock the fridge, buy a decent bed, or splurge on those wild luxuries they dream about. No simoleons means dreams stay dreams, and just surviving can feel like a daily grind. The simoleon (§) is the in-game currency, and you’ll use it for literally everything: building houses, furnishing rooms, buying food, adopting pets, grabbing gifts… you name it. In short, it works just like real money. Luckily, there are tons of ways to grow your sims’ wallets — some classic, some super creative. This guide covers them all, in detail: whether you want your sims to climb the career ladder, master a skill, live off the land, or build an empire from scratch.

Traditional Careers (working for a salary)

Getting a job is the classic and most reliable way for your sims to earn money. It’s simple, steady, and perfect if you don’t want to stress too much. Your sim just shows up on workdays, puts in their shift, and gets paid at the end of the day. Promotions bring in even juicier paychecks and extra perks. Finding a job is easy — just hop on the phone or computer. You’ll see a list of careers with details like work days, hours, and pay. Your sim always starts at the bottom of the ladder, but as they complete daily goals and improve their skills, they’ll climb the ranks. Pro tip: sending your sim to work in a good mood boosts their chances of getting promoted faster. Normally, sims vanish while they’re at work and reappear at the end of the shift. But with the *Get to Work* expansion pack, you can actually tag along with them. These are called active careers, and you’ll be running around completing tasks in real time. The active jobs include doctor, detective, and scientist. Other expansions add more: *Get Famous* brings the actor/actress career, and the *Dream Home Decorator* game pack introduces the interior designer path.

If you’ve got *The Sims 4: Discover University* expansion pack, things get even better. Sims who graduate with a degree get special perks in related careers: higher starting positions and bigger salaries right out of the gate. Basically, hitting the books pays off.

Freelance Jobs (be your own boss)

Not every sim wants the 9-to-5 grind. Freelance jobs give your sims way more freedom — but income depends on how much effort you put in. These gigs are available from your sim’s phone or computer. Once they register as a freelancer, they can pick a specialty and start accepting temporary contracts. Cash rolls in once the work is done. Freelance careers include: - Freelance Writer - Freelance Programmer - Digital Artist - Fashion Photographer (*Moschino Stuff Pack*) - Crafter (*Eco Lifestyle*) - Paranormal Investigator (*Paranormal Stuff Pack*) Each gig comes with specific requirements (like writing articles, coding programs, or submitting designs). As your sim levels up their skills, they’ll work faster, deliver higher-quality results, and unlock better-paying contracts. No fixed schedule here — but if you slack off, you won’t make simoleons. Discipline and consistency are key if you want to keep the cash flowing.

Trabajos esporádicos

Odd jobs are temporary assignments that Sims can accept over the phone, without having to commit to a permanent job. They are typically fixed tasks that are completed quickly and provide quick pay. With the Island Living pack, for example, Sims can do activities like cleaning beaches or running errands for food, fishing, or gardening. Each task varies in difficulty and pay. Success may depend on the Sim's skills (fishing, gardening, fitness, etc.). While the rewards aren't typically as high as those with a steady job, they're ideal for supplementing income or for Sims who prefer not to have a traditional job.

Skill-Based Income

Your sims don’t always need a boss to make money. Almost any skill they develop can be turned into a source of income. No contracts, no schedules — just create, sell, and profit. Some of the most profitable skill-based options: 🎨 **Painting**: Paintings can be sold straight from your inventory or at galleries. As your sim’s skill improves, the artwork’s quality and price skyrocket. Masterpieces can sell for huge amounts. 📚 **Writing**: Publish books and earn daily royalties. Super handy for passive income that keeps stacking over time. 🎵 **Music**: Sims who master instruments can perform in public for tips. At higher levels, they can compose and license songs (guitar, violin, piano, etc.) for steady royalties. 🌱 **Gardening**: Growing and selling produce — especially rare or exotic plants — can bring in big money. Skilled gardeners can graft plants to create rare hybrids worth a fortune. Plus, better quality harvests = better profits. 🎣 **Fishing**: One of the simplest money-makers, no upfront cost needed. The more skilled your sim is, the rarer (and pricier) the fish they’ll catch. Sell them at stalls or directly from your inventory. 🍳 **Cooking**: Turn your sim into a chef and sell meals through food stalls. Prices depend on cost, quality, and recipe complexity. High skill = gourmet dishes worth a lot more simoleons. 🏺 **Archaeology** (*Jungle Adventure*): Sims with maxed-out archaeology skill can authenticate artifacts sent by mail. Payments for this job can be massive. This kind of income is perfect if you enjoy flexibility and gradual growth. The more your sim develops their skills, the bigger the payoff.

Businesses and Entrepreneurship

The *Get to Work* expansion didn’t just add active careers — it also gave players the chance to run their own business and turn sims into entrepreneurs. Each type of business comes with its own challenges, style, and money-making potential. The main business types include: - Retail stores (*Get to Work*) - Restaurants (*Dine Out*) - Veterinary clinics (*Cats & Dogs*) Starting a business requires some investment: buying the lot, decorating, and stocking up on supplies. Once your sim is open for business, you’ll be in charge of prices, promotions, advertising, and customer service. Profits might be slow at first, but with good management and patience, businesses can become serious money machines.

Collectibles

Another super fun (and sometimes very profitable) way to earn simoleons is by hunting collectibles around the world. Neighborhoods are full of treasures: posters, crystals, metals, frogs, fossils, and more. You can sell collectibles through Plopsy (from your sim’s phone), at a store, at a market stall, or straight from your inventory. Sims with the *Appraiser* reward trait can also sell items to the Simsonian Museum for extra cash. Expansions add even more collectible opportunities: in *Jungle Adventure*, sims can explore Selvadorada’s jungle to find relics that, once authenticated, can sell for a fortune. In *Cottage Living*, raising animals gives you wool, milk, meat, and eggs, all of which fetch a good price. There’s also a more shady method — kleptomaniac sims can swipe items from other sims’ homes and sell them later. Risky, but profitable. Collectibles don’t just bring in money; completing collections also unlocks achievements and unique rewards.

Cheats

For those who prefer the fast track, the game offers another legal alternative to earn simoleons without any hassle: cheats. Just press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command console and enter codes like:

• motherlode: Instantly adds §50,000 to your household funds.
• kaching: Instantly adds §1,000.
• rosebud: Instantly adds §1,000.
• money X: Changes your household funds to the exact amount you specify (X).

Cheats can make the game easier when you just want to build without worrying about money, or when your sim needs a quick financial boost. However, overusing them can take away the challenge, so we recommend using them in moderation or in builds-focused gameplay.

Alternative Money-Making Methods

Besides careers, skills, businesses, collectibles, or cheats, there are less conventional ways for your sims to fill their pockets. These aren’t always steady sources of income, but they can make a difference when you need some extra cash. Here are a few examples:

• Wishing Well (Romantic Garden Stuff): This stuff pack includes the “Whispering Wishes” well. This special object lets your sim make different wishes — including one for money. Results are random: you might get a huge payout, or you might face unexpected consequences. It’s risky, but it’s a fun option for players who enjoy a bit of surprise.
• Selling Power or Water (Eco Lifestyle): If your lot has wind turbines or solar panels, you’ll generate power. Any excess electricity you don’t use can be sold back to the grid for profit. The same goes for water collected with water collectors.
• Prizes and Rewards: Various packs include contests and competitions that offer cash prizes. Entering with a skilled sim can lead to unexpected income.
• Events and Random Luck: Special situations can also bring in simoleons — like inheritance. The Seasons expansion includes holidays like Lottery Day, where your sim can buy a ticket for a chance to win big, or Rebate Day, which refunds you money on certain purchases. Also, if your lot catches fire, your sim will receive an insurance payout.
• Some personality traits or careers also allow your sim to ask other sims for money.

These alternative methods are great for extra income, but they’re often based on luck, and payouts can be small.

As you can see, there are plenty of ways to make money in The Sims 4 — from the most traditional to the totally unexpected. You can choose the safety of a steady job, the creativity of a freelance career, the thrill of running your own business, or even trust in luck. The key is to pick the method that best fits the story you want to tell or the gameplay style you enjoy. Experiment, mix methods, and have fun creating your own success stories. I read your comments — big hug to everyone!

El dinero resulta de vital importancia en la vida de los seres humanos, por lo que no debería extrañarnos que para nuestros sims también cumpla un rol fundamental. Permite techar una casa, llenar la nevera, comprar una cama decente o dar rienda suelta a los caprichos más extravagantes. Sin simoleones las aspiraciones se quedan en sueños y la supervivencia misma puede volverse una lucha constante. El simoleón (§) es la moneda ficticia del juego, a través del cual podrás construir casas, comprar muebles para el hogar, adquirir comida, adoptar mascotas, comprar regalos, etc. Prácticamente se utiliza de la misma manera en la que nosotros utilizamos el dinero real. En el juego existen múltiples formas de hacer que nuestros simoleones crezcan, desde las tradicionales, hasta algunas muy creativas. Aquí te presento una guía completa que describe, de forma detallada, las formas en que tus sims pueden ganarse la vida, ya sea mediante un trabajo convencional, dominando un oficio, explotando la tierra o emprendiendo un negocio.

Carreras tradicionales (trabajar por un salario)

Un empleo es la vía tradicional para obtener dinero. Es la alternativa más común y a su vez, la que garantiza mayor estabilidad. En el juego constituye la forma más sencilla para generar ingresos: el sim solo debe asistir al trabajo los días determinados en un horario específico. Al concluir la jornada recibe un salario diario, más bonificaciones en caso de ser promocionado. Para conseguir un empleo, basta con utilizar un ordenador o el teléfono celular. Existe un amplio número de ofertas, que se muestran junto a los días laborales, el horario y el salario. Al principio, la plaza solicitada se encuentra en lo más bajo de la escala jerárquica de la rama seleccionada, no obstante, a medida que el sim cumpla los requisitos solicitados para la plaza superior, recibirá un ascenso. Es importante que el sim asista con buen estado de ánimo y cumpla con los objetivos diarios para su promoción. Una vez llegada la hora de ir a trabajar, nuestro sim desaparece hasta finalizar la jornada. El pack de expansión «¡A trabajar!» introduce el concepto de profesiones activas, donde podemos acompañar al sim a su centro laboral y cumplir con las tareas que le son asignadas. Entre las profesiones activas, podemos destacar: médico, detective y científico. Expansiones como «Los Sims 4: ¡Rumbo a la Fama!» o el pack de contenido «Interiorismo» introducen profesiones como la de actor/actriz o diseñador de interiores, respectivamente.

Con el pack de expansión Los Sims 4: Días de Universidad, los sims graduados de una carrera universitaria recibirán beneficios específicos en las profesiones afines a la rama estudiada, como comenzar desde puestos superiores y salarios más altos.

Trabajos autónomos (freelance)

En contraste con los trabajos tradicionales, los trabajos autónomos ofrecen a los sims mucha mayor libertad, no obstante, la rentabilidad depende del esfuerzo individual. Los trabajos autónomos son una categoría especial dentro del juego, disponibles desde el teléfono celular u ordenador del sim. Al registrarse como trabajador freelance, el sim puede escoger entre diferentes ramas de especialización y aceptar encargos temporales, con pago tras su finalización. Entre los trabajos autónomos disponibles: - Escritor freelance. - Programador freelance. - Artista digital. - Fotógrafo de moda (Moschino). - Fabricante (Vida Ecológica). - Investigador paranormal (Fenómenos Paranormales). Cada encargo trae consigo requisitos específicos (redactar artículos, crear programas, enviar diseños, etc.). A medida que el sim desarrolle sus habilidades en la materia, podrá cumplir los encargos en menor tiempo y con una calidad superior. Además, podrá acceder a proyectos mejor pagados. Los trabajos freelance ofrecen gran libertad al no tener horario fijo. Sin embargo, la rentabilidad depende directamente de la disciplina y constancia del jugador para completar los contratos a tiempo.