If you’ve ever played *The Sims 4*, you know how exciting it can be to climb the career ladder and unlock new opportunities for your Sims. But let’s face it—progressing through career levels can sometimes take a while. Thankfully, *The Sims 4* has a feature-packed cheat system that allows players to promote their Sims instantly. Whether you want to fast-track your way to the top of a career or experiment with different paths, career promotion cheats can drastically enhance your gameplay. In this definitive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about career cheats in *The Sims 4*—how to enable them, proper usage, tips, common FAQs, and so much more!
How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4
Before diving into career promotion cheats, it’s essential to enable cheats in your game. Without this key step, no cheat code will work. Here’s how you can activate the cheat console based on your gaming platform:
PC
- Press and hold Ctrl + Shift + C.
Mac
- Press and hold Command (⌘) + Shift + C.
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
- Hold down L1 + L2 + R1 + R2.
Xbox One and Xbox Series X
- Hold down all four shoulder buttons: LB + LT + RB + RT.
Once the cheat console appears at the top of your screen, type testingCheats true and press *Enter*. This enables cheats in your game, allowing you to proceed with your desired career promotions and other cheats.
Using Sims 4 Career Promotion Cheats
Now, let’s dig into the heart of the guide. To promote a Sim within their career, use the following cheat format:
careers.promote {NameOfCareer}
Replace {NameOfCareer} with the name of your Sim’s current career, entering it as written in the list of valid career codes below. Once you’ve entered the cheat correctly, your Sim will receive an immediate promotion to the next career level.
Examples of Career Promotion Cheats
- Entertainer Career:
careers.promote Entertainer - Painter Career:
careers.promote Painter - Scientist Career:
careers.promote Scientist(requires *Get to Work* expansion pack) - Politician Career:
careers.promote Activist(requires *City Living* expansion pack)
When entered correctly, your Sim will receive a notification confirming the promotion. Repeat the process to reach even higher levels!
Special Cases – Part-Time Careers
For part-time careers, the cheat code format is slightly different. Simply prepend PartTime_ before the career name:
- Babysitter:
careers.promote PartTime_Babysitter - Fisherman:
careers.promote PartTime_Fisherman - Retail Employee:
careers.promote PartTime_Retail
This unique identifier ensures you’re targeting the correct job type in your cheats.
How to Demote a Sim in Their Career
If you want to demote your Sim instead of promoting them, there’s a handy cheat for that too. Use the following command:
careers.demote {NameOfCareer}
For example, if you want to demote your Sim in the Tech Guru career, you’d type:
careers.demote TechGuru
However, be cautious: demoting a Sim to the lowest level of their career will result in them being fired.
Other Career-Related Cheats
In addition to promotions and demotions, you can further customize your Sim’s professional life using the cheats below:
- Add a Career:
careers.add_career {NameOfCareer} - Remove a Career:
careers.remove_career {NameOfCareer} - Retirement:
careers.retire {NameOfCareer} - Unlock Career Rewards:
bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement
Step-by-Step Career Promotion Cheat Guide
Here’s a quick walkthrough if you’re new to cheat codes or want a structured guide:
- Launch *The Sims 4* and load your save file.
- Enable cheats by opening the console (see “How to Enable Cheats” section).
- Enter
testingCheats truein the console and press Enter. - Type the appropriate career promotion cheat using the format
careers.promote {NameOfCareer}. - Hit Enter to apply the cheat.
- Repeat as needed to advance your Sim’s career to the desired level.
Why Use Career Cheats?
Career cheats aren’t just about speeding up gameplay. Here’s why players find these cheats useful:
- Unlock Career Rewards: Some career levels come with exclusive rewards like outfits and furniture.
- Explore Career Branches: Test which branch offers more rewards, skills, or income.
- Customize Gameplay: Play as a CEO right out of the gate or test multiple careers in a single session.
- Save Time: Skip repetitive tasks and focus on storytelling or other gameplay aspects.
FAQs
How do I enable career cheats in The Sims 4?
To enable career cheats, open the cheat console with Ctrl + Shift + C (PC), Command (⌘) + Shift + C (Mac), or hold all shoulder buttons (on consoles). Then type testingCheats true and hit Enter.
What happens if I demote a Sim?
If you demote a Sim to the lowest level of their career, they will lose their job and become unemployed.
Can I choose a career branch using cheats?
By repeatedly using the promotion cheat until you hit the branch selection level, you’ll be prompted to choose a career branch.
How do I unlock career rewards without promotions?
Use the cheat bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement to instantly access all career-locked items in build/buy mode.
Can cheats harm my game save?
While cheats don’t usually harm your save file, it’s always a good idea to make a backup before experimenting with cheats extensively.
Are career cheats available without expansion packs?
Yes, cheats for base-game careers are available. However, DLC-specific careers (like Scientist in *Get to Work*) require the respective expansion pack.
Can teens use career promotion cheats?
Yes, teen-specific part-time jobs can use cheats. For example, type careers.promote teen_Babysitter for a boost in the Babysitter career.
Do promotion cheats work across custom careers?
Yes, but the career name must match the code defined by the modder. Check the mod documentation for correct cheat codes.
Can retirement cheats be reversed?
Retiring a Sim provides them with a pension, but you can re-add the career using careers.add_career.
Do cheats disable achievements?
Yes, enabling cheats will disable achievements/trophies for that gameplay session.
Conclusion
The Sims 4 career promotion cheats open a world of flexibility, enabling players to take full control of their Sims’ career paths. Whether you’re building a story around a CEO, unlocking career rewards, or exploring new branches, these cheats help you get there faster. Follow this guide step-by-step and refer to the FAQs for clarification, and soon your Sims will be climbing the career ladder in no time. For more in-depth tips, tricks, and updates about *The Sims 4*, visit Sims4Life, your ultimate Sims companion!
