Can I Hire a Maid in Sims?

Yes, hiring a maid is a feature available in the Sims series, allowing players to employ maids to help with household chores and other tasks, and the process of hiring one varies slightly between Sims 3 and Sims 4. In Sims 4, you can hire a maid by using your phone, clicking on the “house” icon, and then selecting the “Hire a Service” option, which gives you the ability to choose between an occasional or recurrent maid.

Hiring a Maid in Sims 4

To hire a maid in Sims 4, follow these steps:

• Click on the phone.
• Select the “house” icon.
• Choose “Hire a Service”.
• Pick the maid service you prefer, either occasional or recurrent.

FAQs About Hiring a Maid in Sims

Here are some frequently asked questions about hiring a maid in Sims:

1. Can I hire a nanny in Sims 4?

• Yes, you can hire a nanny in Sims 4 by clicking the ‘house’ icon at the bottom of the screen and selecting ‘Hire a Service’, then choosing the ‘Nanny’ option to hire a babysitter for toddlers.

1. Can you make your Sim a maid?

• To make your Sim behave like a maid, use the command sims.addbuff buffRoleServiceNPCMaid. To stop the behavior, enter the same command but with the removebuff option instead of addbuff.

1. Why can’t I hire a service in Sims 4?

• If you’re having trouble hiring a service, try moving your Mods folder to the desktop, deleting localthumbcache.package, and then repairing the game through Origin.

1. What time does the maid come in Sims 4?

• Maids in Sims 4 come Monday through Friday, arriving around 10 AM and leaving at 2 PM, regardless of whether they’ve finished cleaning.

1. How often does maid service come in Sims 4?

• The maid service comes only on weekdays (Monday through Friday), arriving at 10 AM and departing at 2 PM.

1. How do you hire a butler and maid in Sims 4?

• You can hire a butler using your phone by selecting Career / Household > Hire a Service and then choosing the butler option. For a maid, follow the hiring service process.

1. How do you employ Sims in Sims 4?

• To employ Sims, especially for businesses like restaurants, click the Manage Employees button in the Ownership panel and hire your staff, including a Chef, Host, and Waiter.

1. How do you get employed in Sims 4?

• To get a job, open the Career window by tapping on the Briefcase icon, then select the “unemployed” field next to the Sim you wish to employ, and choose from available job opportunities.

1. What does hire agent mean in Sims 4?

• Hiring an agent in Sims 4, particularly in careers like the Painter career, allows your Sim to earn more for Masterpieces and receive periodic bonus payments.

1. Can you hire a full-time maid in Sims 4?
   • Yes, you can hire a full-time maid by selecting the recurrent maid option when hiring a service.
2. What is the difference between a maid and a butler in Sims 4?
   • A butler is seen as a manservant of the household, while a maid is responsible for domestic matters like cooking, cleaning, and washing.
3. How much does a nanny cost in The Sims 4?
   • Nannies cost a standard fee of 60 Simoleons, plus an extra 10 Simoleons per hour.
4. Do butlers take care of babies in Sims 4?
   • Butlers will feed toddlers, clean their potty chairs, and perform other childcare tasks, but their primary role is managing the household.
5. Can you run a restaurant in Sims 4?
   • Yes, with the Get to Work and Cats and Dogs expansion packs, Sims can buy and manage a restaurant, hiring Chefs, Hosts, and Waiters.
6. How do you hire a host and waiter in Sims 4?
   • Click the Manage Employees button in the Ownership panel of your restaurant and hire the necessary staff, including at least one Chef, one Host, and one Waiter.