So Your Sim Hit the Big Time (or Maybe Just Reached Adult?) - How to Retire in Style in The Sims 3
Ah, retirement. A time for grandchildren, shuffleboard, and yelling at teenagers on your lawn... well, maybe not that last one for your Sims. But let's face it, even virtual people deserve a break after a lifetime of toiling away in the criminal mastermind career (seriously, how stressful can stealing candy from babies be?).
There are two types of Sims hankering for retirement:
- The Elder Statesman (or Woman): Your Sim has climbed the corporate ladder like a squirrel on espresso, and now they're ready to relax with a lifetime supply of expensive cheese.
- The Career Floater: Let's be honest, some Sims just aren't cut out for the daily grind. Maybe they keep getting fired from the athletic career for "excessive use of the snow cone machine." Hey, priorities!
Whatever your Sim's reason for wanting to retire, fear not! Here's your guide to a stress-free Sims 3 sunset.
Step 1: Check Your Sim's Phone - It's Not Just for Candy Crush
Just like us mere mortals, Sims can actually retire from their jobs! Once your Sim reaches the Elder stage, a brand new option will magically appear on their in-game phone under the Career tab. It's called "Retire," shocking, I know. But with a tap (or a dramatic flourish with a stylus, if that's your Sim's style), they'll be free from the shackles of employment!
Step 2: City Hall - Not Just for Parking Tickets (Although Those Can Be Stressful Too)
If your Sim somehow missed the memo about the handy phone option (maybe they were too busy mastering the art of the perfect grilled cheese), fear not! You can also head down to City Hall. There should be an option "Register to Retire" somewhere amongst the piles of paperwork. Just make sure your Sim doesn't accidentally sign up for clown college instead. Clowning around is fun, but not exactly a relaxing retirement plan.
Step 3: Embrace the Freedom (and Maybe a Little Mayhem!)
Now that your Sim is officially retired, it's time for the fun part! Here are some ideas to make their golden years truly golden:
- Travel the World: With all that free time and (hopefully) a hefty retirement fund, send your Sim on a whirlwind vacation! Imagine them skinny-dipping in the French Riviera or getting chased by a yeti in the Himalayas. Just be sure they pack enough Depends for those long flights.
- Master a New Skill: Who says retirement is for sitting around? Maybe your Sim always dreamed of becoming a master chef or a world-renowned painter. Now's their chance to unleash their inner Picasso (or at least their inner macaroni-art enthusiast).
- Become the Neighborhood Menace: Let's face it, some Sims just thrive on chaos. Now that they're free from the constraints of a job, unleash their inner prankster! Whoopie cushions on every chair, replacing all the groceries with watermelons... the possibilities are endless (and slightly terrifying for your neighbors).
Remember: Retirement in The Sims 3 is all about having fun. So crank up the oldies radio station, buy a ridiculously large chess set, and watch your Sim live out their golden years in style (or glorious, cheese-fueled mayhem).
