
Being late for work can have several consequences for both the employee and the employer. While occasional lateness is understandable, chronic lateness can impact productivity and cost businesses money. It can also affect team morale and discipline, as well as customer satisfaction. Employers need to strike a balance between accommodating unavoidable delays and addressing habitual tardiness, which may require flexible work schedules, written warnings, or other corrective actions.
Characteristics | Values |
---|---|
Penalty for being late to work | None, but there is a penalty for missing work |
Penalty for missing work | Call from boss, decrease in pay, decrease in work performance |
Work performance | Does not accrue while Sim is not at work |
Getting to work | Sim will go to work automatically unless they are doing another task |
Manual action | Click on Sim and select "Go to Work" |
Time limit | 1 hour after shift starts to get to work before boss calls |
Getting fired | Too many days late or missing work in a row |
Work progress | Checked at the career panel; if in the red zone, Sim risks getting fired |
What You'll Learn
- Sims are paid hourly, so the more hours missed, the less pay received
- Work performance suffers if Sims are late or don't go to work
- Players can follow their Sims to work if it's an active career
- Sims can check their work progress at the career panel
- If the progress is in the red zone, Sims risk getting fired
Sims are paid hourly, so the more hours missed, the less pay received
In The Sims 4, Sims are paid by the hour, so the more hours they miss, the less pay they receive. This means that if a Sim misses two hours of work, they will be paid for six hours instead of eight. This has been tested by players, who have confirmed that this is the case.
Players must ensure their Sims are prepared for work by fulfilling their needs, completing work tasks, and having the necessary skills to progress. On workdays, Sims will receive a notification an hour before work, reminding them that it is almost time to go. Sims will leave for work automatically unless they are doing another task, so players should keep an eye on the time. If a Sim does not leave for work automatically, players can click on them, and a "Go to Work" option will appear.
If a Sim is late for work, they have an hour after their shift starts to get there before their boss calls, asking where they are. If players show up late too many days in a row, or skip work, their Sim will get fired. Players can check their Sim's work progress at the career panel; if their progress is in the red zone, they risk being fired.
Sims can get a job using a computer, phone, or the Career Panel at the bottom right of the screen. Each job has an hourly rate, working hours, and a description of the work they will be doing.
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Work performance suffers if Sims are late or don't go to work
In The Sims 4, work performance suffers if Sims are late or don't go to work. If you don't go to work, your Sim's boss will call after ~90 minutes to let you know that you're missing work. It is okay to not answer the call, or answer the call and still not go. However, Sims are paid hourly, so the more hours missed, the less pay they will get.
Work performance does not accrue while Sims are not at work. If you're supposed to start work at 9 am, leaving home reasonably close to your start time will earn you full pay.
There is a bug in the game where Sims don't show up at work when they should upon switching, and they won't be making money while the player is not playing them. They should go to work while not being played, but the player will only see this if they invite them over during their work hours and receive a message that they are busy.
There is also a rotational play bug that causes Sims to miss work. If a player switches households during a Sim's work hours, they will be late or super late, which causes a performance loss.
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Players can follow their Sims to work if it's an active career
In The Sims 4, players can follow their Sims to work if they are in an active career. This feature was first introduced in The Sims 3: Ambitions and was brought back in The Sims 4: Get to Work. Active careers differ from normal careers as they allow the player to follow their Sims to work. In these careers, Sims can be called into work at any time and are always on-call.
The first three active careers, introduced in Get to Work, were:
- Detective
- Doctor
- Scientist
Three more active careers were added in later expansion packs:
- Actor (Get Famous)
- Interior Decorator (Dream Home Decorator)
- Reaper (Life & Death)
The Sims 4: High School Years added the ability for players to follow teens to school at Copperdale High School.
There are also semi-active careers, introduced in The Sims 4: City Living, which allow the player to decide each workday if their Sim will go to work, work from home, or take the day off. An example of a semi-active career is the Style Influencer career.
There are also several custom active careers available through mods, such as:
- Lawyer
- Singer
- Military
- Firefighter
- Politician
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Sims can check their work progress at the career panel
In The Sims 4, players can check their Sims' work progress in the career panel. This is where you can view the coloured bar that indicates your Sim's work performance, which increases when your Sim is at work, especially if they are working hard.
The career panel is also where you can change how your Sim is working. By default, your Sim will start off by just working normally, which will decrease their fun need at a regular rate, and they won't be in a great mood when they get home. However, you can click on the small briefcase icon on the greyed-out image of your Sim on the bottom panel to change this. You'll have the option to work hard, take it easy, or socialise, depending on your Sim's career. For example, if you choose to socialise, your Sim's social need will increase, and they may meet people and make friends. If you choose to take it easy, your Sim's fun need will go up, but their work performance won't improve.
You can also leave work early from the career panel if you need to come home to take care of children or just don't want your Sim to be at work any longer.
In addition to checking work progress, the career panel is where you can find a job for your Sim. Here, you can view your initial hourly pay, the days you'll work, and a description of the career.
If you're having issues with the career panel, such as it appearing blank, you can try finding a job for your Sim through their phone. Go to your Sim's phone, select "Find a Job," and choose a job. After doing this, your job panel should reappear with the information for the new job.
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If the progress is in the red zone, Sims risk getting fired
In The Sims 4, a Sim's job performance is reflected by a meter that indicates how well they are doing at work. This meter can be viewed anytime on the Career Panel. If the arrow on the meter enters the red zone, the Sim risks being demoted or fired.
There are several factors that can cause a Sim to be demoted or fired. Firstly, if a Sim is late for work, their job performance will be negatively impacted, and they may be considered absent for the day. Secondly, a Sim's performance at work is influenced by their current mood, relationships with co-workers, and the activities they engage in while at work. If a Sim is in a negative mood, their job performance is likely to suffer. Additionally, certain jobs require Sims to perform specific daily tasks, and failing to complete these tasks can hinder their performance.
To avoid being demoted or fired, Sims should aim to maintain a positive mood, build relationships with co-workers, and complete their daily tasks. It is also crucial for Sims to arrive at work on time and not miss any workdays. If a Sim is at risk of being late, it is better to send them to work late and accept a slight performance penalty rather than skipping the entire day.
If a Sim is demoted or fired, they may lose their progress in their current career. When a Sim quits their job, they usually keep their progress up to the career path choice. However, if they are fired, they may have to restart from a lower level or choose a different career path.
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Frequently asked questions
Your Sim has an hour after their shift starts to get to work before their boss will call and ask where they are.
If your Sim misses work or is late too many days in a row, they will get fired.
Sims will get a notification an hour before work that it's almost time to go. If they don't go automatically, you can click on them and select the "Go to Work" option.
Your Sim will prefer to finish the task they're doing before leaving for work. You can cancel the task manually by clicking on it in the action queue in the bottom left corner.
It's okay if your Sim doesn't answer the phone. There are no consequences for missing the call, but your Sim will still be late for work if they don't leave for their shift.