How to Reset a Sims Career: A Comprehensive Guide
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So, you’re ready to ditch that dead-end job in the Sims and start fresh? Maybe your Sim got stuck in the culinary abyss, or perhaps the astronaut life just wasn’t as glamorous as they imagined. Whatever the reason, resetting a career in The Sims 4 is totally doable, and there are several ways to achieve it, depending on your playstyle and what tools you have at your disposal.
The most straightforward way to reset a career is to simply quit the job. This is done through the Sim’s phone or computer. After quitting, you can immediately find a new job through the same method. However, for a more complete reset, especially if you want to wipe the slate clean and remove any lingering career-related unlocks, using Mods will be the fastest route.
Let’s explore the different methods in detail:
Quitting and Finding a New Job
This is the most basic method, and it requires no cheats or mods.
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Using the Phone: Select your Sim, click on their phone icon, and choose the “Career/Household” option. From there, select “Quit Job.”
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Using the Computer: Have your Sim interact with a computer. Choose the “Career” option, then select “Quit Job.”
Once your Sim is unemployed, you can immediately start searching for a new career. Use the same phone or computer to “Find a Job” and browse the available options. The selection will depend on your Sim’s skills, so leveling up skills can unlock better career choices.
This method is simple, but it doesn’t truly “reset” the career. Your Sim retains any earned career rewards and unlocked items. If you want a complete reset, read on!
Using the MCCC (MC Command Center) Mod
For players who prefer a more comprehensive approach, especially if you’re looking to remove all traces of a previous career (including unlocks), the MC Command Center (MCCC) mod is a fantastic tool. MCCC is a powerful mod that offers a wide range of gameplay adjustments and cheat options.
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Install MCCC: First, you’ll need to download and install MCCC. You can find it by searching online. Make sure you download the latest version compatible with your current Sims 4 patch. Follow the installation instructions provided by the mod’s creator carefully.
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Access MCCC Options: Once installed, the MCCC options are accessed by clicking on a Sim or a computer within the game.
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Reset the Career Branch: Click on your Sim, then navigate to “MCC Command Center” > “Cheat Sim Info” > “Career Cheats” > “Reset Career Branch.”
This will effectively reset your Sim’s career progress, removing any unlocked career rewards or items. It’s a complete wipe, allowing you to start fresh as if your Sim never pursued that career path in the first place.
Using Cheats (Without Mods)
While not a complete reset, you can use cheats to quickly change your Sim’s career level, effectively skipping through parts of a career or starting over at a lower level.
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Open the Cheat Console: Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the cheat console.
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Enter the Cheat Code: Type careers.promote [careername] to advance a level in a career, or careers.demote [careername] to go down a level. For careers with multiple words in their name, remove the spaces. For example, to promote in the Astronaut career, type careers.promote astronaut.
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To Completely Leave: To leave the career, just quit using your Sim’s phone or computer.
This method won’t remove career rewards, but it allows you to quickly adjust your Sim’s career level and essentially start from scratch if you repeatedly demote them.
Shift-Click Reset (Debug)
This is less about the career itself and more about potentially fixing a Sim who is “stuck” due to a glitch related to their career.
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Enable Testing Cheats: Open the cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C) and type testingcheats true.
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Shift-Click the Sim: Hold down the Shift key and click on the Sim you want to reset.
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Select “Reset Object (Debug)”: From the menu that appears, choose “Reset Object (Debug).”
This resets the Sim’s state and can sometimes resolve issues that prevent them from properly quitting or advancing in their career.
Choosing the Best Method for You
- Simple Career Change: Quitting and finding a new job.
- Complete Career Reset (including rewards): Using the MCCC mod.
- Adjusting Career Level: Using career cheats.
- Fixing Glitches: Shift-Click Reset (Debug).
Ultimately, the best method depends on your individual needs and preferences. Whether you are Games Learning Society enthusiast or just want to learn about the game. Experiment with the different methods to find the one that works best for your gameplay style!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Will resetting a career delete my Sim’s skills?
No, resetting a career will not delete your Sim’s skills. Skills are independent of their career.
2. Can I reset a career more than once?
Yes, you can reset a career as many times as you want, using any of the methods described above.
3. Does the MCCC mod affect other aspects of the game?
Yes, MCCC is a powerful mod with many features, including population control, pregnancy settings, and more. Be sure to explore its options carefully and understand what each setting does before making changes. You can learn more about the importance of games in education on GamesLearningSociety.org.
4. Are there any careers that can’t be reset?
No, all careers in The Sims 4 can be reset using one of the methods described above.
5. Will my Sim lose any relationships they built in their career?
If you are speaking of the relationships made through promotion, yes. If you are speaking of romantic relationships or family relationships, no. The best option is to invite them over, hang out with them, and rebuild the relationship.
6. Can I reset a career for a Sim that isn’t in my active household?
Yes, if you are using MCCC. Select the Sim via MCCC functions and use the “Reset Career Branch” option, and it will work even if they aren’t in your current household.
7. What happens to career-related items in my Sim’s inventory when I reset their career?
Using MCCC, the career related items will be wiped when you reset. However, if you just quit the job, the items will still be in your inventory.
8. Can I use cheats to give my Sim back their career rewards after resetting?
Unfortunately, there’s no direct cheat to give back specific career rewards. However, you can use the bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement cheat to unlock all items in build/buy mode, which may include some of the career rewards. You can then just re-buy them!
9. Will resetting a career affect my Sim’s aspiration progress?
It depends on the aspiration. If the aspiration is career-specific (e.g., “Master Chef”), resetting the career will reset the progress related to that career. Other aspirations will be unaffected.
10. Is it safe to use mods like MCCC?
Mods can enhance the game experience, but it’s important to download them from reputable sources and keep them updated. Outdated or poorly made mods can cause glitches or crashes. Always read the mod creator’s instructions carefully.
11. What if I don’t want to use mods or cheats?
The only option without mods or cheats is to simply have your Sim quit their job and find a new one.
12. Can I control which career my Sim gets after resetting?
Yes, after quitting or resetting a career, you have complete control over which new career your Sim chooses. Just use the phone or computer to “Find a Job” and select the desired career.
13. I used a cheat to give my Sim a high career level, and now they’re unhappy. Can resetting help?
Yes, resetting the career can be a good way to address this. Start by demoting your Sim as much as possible, then quit. Then, find a new job. This will help you avoid the daily unhappiness from getting to the job.
14. Does resetting a career affect my Sim’s lifespan?
No, resetting a career has no impact on your Sim’s lifespan.
15. My Sim is stuck at work and I can’t quit their job! What do I do?
Try the Shift-Click Reset (Debug) method described above. This can often resolve situations where a Sim is stuck. If that doesn’t work, you can try using MCCC to force your Sim to quit their job, even if they’re currently at work.