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Opportunities
Opportunities will appear from time to time for your sim to complete. There are three different types of opportunities that you can encounter: career, skill, and special. You can only have one opportunity in each category at a time, i.e. if you currently have an athletic skill opportunity that you have not completed, you will not get a chance to do another skill opportunity until that one is done, but you can still get career or special opportunities. You can choose to accept the opportunities and complete them for a reward, or decline them with no negative consequences. Some opportunities are timed and must be completed by a deadline to get the reward.After you accept an opportunity it will appear in the opportunity panel. This will show you the status of your current opportunities. If you chose to abandon an opportunity you accepted, you can right click on the icon and the opportunity will go away.
From the neighborhood view of the map, you can often find locations to visit or people you need to talk to for specific opportunities. If you need to talk to a specific Sim to finish an opportunity, an icon will follow them around the map. If you click on the icons it will give you options. The options will be grayed out if you have not met the requirements yet, it is not the correct day or time, or the Sim is unavailable.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities related to your career will pop up as you progress along your career path. Not accepting these will not cause your Sim to get Demoted or fired. However, completing them will almost always lead to improved performance at work and/or a promotion. If any opportunity requires you to read a book, the book will appear in your Sim's inventory.
For timed opportunities; yes means there is a deadline, no means it can be completed at anytime, immediate directly follows your current work shift, and restrictions means it has to be completed during specific hours or days and usually before a deadline. Be sure to check your opportunities panel for details.
For more information about specific careers see Game_Help:Sims_3_Careers
Business Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Business
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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The Wright Opinion | Read the Wright Papers | No | $500 | |
The Goth Way? | Read The Goth Account | No | $500 | |
Graab it Up | Read Landgraab Financial | No | $500 | |
Squabbling Scientist Settlement | Hold meeting at the Science Facility | Restrictions | $500 | + Job Performance |
Hospitality A Conscious Choice | Hold meeting at the Hospital | Restrictions | $1,000 | + Job Performance |
The Status of Statues | Hold meeting at City Hall | Restrictions | $1200 | + Job Performance |
Military Intelligence | Hold meeting at the military base | Restrictions | $2000 | Raise |
Marketing Material | Paint a picture and bring it to work | No | + Job Performance | $500 |
The Face of the Company | Paint a picture worth at least a set amount and bring it to work | No | + Job Performance | $2000 |
Making Coffee the Executive Way | Read Caffeine Culture | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
A Farewell Paper | Read Going Paperless | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Inflate Away | Read Bloviation on Hyperinflation | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Special Is, Special Does | Read You Are Special | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
You're Liable for This | Read Limiting Liability | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
No Whistles Here | Read Woes of Whistle Blowing | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
No Shelter Here | Read Yay, Tax Shelters! | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Handling The Restructure | Read ABC's of Downsizing | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Making Nice with the Newsies | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | No | + Job Performance | |
Outflanking The Military | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | No | + Job Performance | |
Boardroom Beautification | Paint a picture worth at least a set amount and bring it to work | No | Raise | |
Sealing the Deal | Sign an Acquisition Deal at the Business Office | Restrictions | Raise | $2000 |
Hospital Delivery | Deliver Dossier to the Hospital | Restrictions | Raise | |
Scientific Documents | Deliver Dossier to the Science Facility | Restrictions | Raise | |
Political Influence | Deliver Dossier to City Hall | Restrictions | Raise | |
Top, Top Secret | Deliver Dossier to the Military Base | Restrictions | Raise | |
Seeking More Favorable Taxes | Lobby for Tax Reforms at City Hall | Yes | Raise | |
It's All About Who You Know | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | No | Raise | |
Schmoozing the Political Machine | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | No | Raise | |
Branding Bonanza Brainstorm | Hold Meeting at the Stadium | Restrictions | + Coworker Relationship | |
Merging Toward Overtime | Stay at work until closing time | Immediate | + Coworker Relationship | |
A Fun Gathering of Suits | Throw a party and invite (Sim Name) | No | + Coworker Relationship |
Criminal Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Criminal
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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A Package For You | Deliver a package to a set location | Restriction | $250 | |
Extra Muscle | Assist with a heist at a set location | Yes | $350 | |
Case the Joint | Case a joint at a set location | Restriction | $1,000 | + Job Performance |
Bouncer Duty | Bounce competition at a set location | Restriction | $1,500 | + Coworker Relationship |
Shouting Contest | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | No | $1,500 | + Job Performance |
Thief Like There\'s No Tomorrow | Compete in thievery competition at set location | Restriction | $2,000 | + Coworker Relationship |
Grabbing the Llama | Steal Llama at City Hall | Restriction | $4,000 | |
The Most Evilest Plan | Execute evil plan at the military base | No | $4,000 | |
Counting the Loot | Stay late at work | Immediate | + Coworker Relationship | |
Welcome to the Family | Read Dos and Don\'ts of the Dons | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Wallets up for Grabs | Read Adapting to the Wallet Environment | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Evolution? | Read From Goon to Made Man: Thuggery Evolved | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Payment Options | Read Make \'Em Pay | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Labeling Things | Read Losing the Huckster | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Presenting a Portfolio to Clients | Read Snake Oil and Other Sound Investments | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Oh, It\'s Advance Alright | Read Advanced Combinatorials | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Irreplaceable | Read Making Yourself Indispensable | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Nimble Like a Cat | Read The Mythical Hot Tin Roof | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
The Coup | Read Hostile Takeover: When to Make the Move | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Simoleons Under the Table | Drop off a bribe at city hall | Restriction | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Friends for Life | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Criminals, Partners, Friends | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Tools of the Trade | Pick up tools from a set location and return them to work | Restriction | Raise | + Boss Relationship |
Culinary Career
There is only one opportunity book for this career, but you will also need to know how to make recipes. The list of recipe books can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Recipes
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Catfish For The Chef | Catch an alley catfish using cheese as bait and bring it to work | No | $500 | + Job Performance |
A Catering Farcas | Cater an event at the business office | Restriction | $500 | + Boss Relationship |
Catering Time! | Go to the party to help cater it | Restriction | $500 | + Boss Relationship |
Rock and Sushi Roll | Catch two fish and turn them in at the restaurant | No | $500 | + Job Performance |
A Sweet Jam | Play a gig at the restaurant | Yes | $600 | |
A Mouthful of Rock | Play a gig at the restaurant | Yes | $600 | |
Appetizing Music | Play a gig at the restaurant | Yes | $600 | |
Learn a Recipe | Learn the specified recipe and return to work | No | $800 | + Cooking |
The Feast of Ages | Prepare a feast at city hall | Yes | $3,000 | |
Best of the Best | Prepare a dish and bring it to work | Yes | + Cooking | |
Overtime Hours | Stay late at work | Immediate | + Coworker Relationship | |
Working Alongside Friends | Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name) | Yes | + Job Performance | |
Serving the Masses | Prepare 2 group meals of a specified recipe and bring them to work | No | + Job Performance | +Cooking |
Bring the Buffet | Prepare 2 group meals of a specified recipe and bring them to work | Yes | + Job Performance | +Cooking |
Burners Down | Prepare 2 group meals of a specified recipe and bring them to work | Yes | + Job Performance | +Cooking |
Some Reading Material | Read Secrets of the Master Chef | Yes | + Job Performance | |
All-New Bi-Pedal Dishwashing Machine | Clean all of the dishes in your inventory | Yes | + Job Performance | |
A Lot Of Bad Apples | Plant the bad apple you are given and bring in 10 harvested apples that are bad or worse quality | Yes | + Job Performance | |
Insider Dining | Dine with others at the restaurant | No | + Job Performance | |
Corporate Dining | Dine with others at the restaurant | No | + Job Performance | |
On-the-Clock Dinner Date | Dine with others at the restaurant | No | + Job Performance | |
The Evolution of Sushi | Catch 5 specific types of fish and bring them to work | No | + Job Performance | +Cooking |
Spying on the Cuisine | Dine at the other restaurant and then return to work | No | + Job Performance | |
Caterer of Festivities | Fix 3 group meals and use them to cater at city hall | Restriction | +Cooking | |
A Divine Meal | Fix Ambrosia and bring it to work | Yes | Raise | |
Blown Away | Use sushi as bait to catch a blowfish and bring it to work | Yes | Raise | |
Harvesting The Best | Plant a great plant given to you to harvest an excellent one and bring it to work | Yes | Raise | |
Cooking With The Best | Prepare a group meal using the ingredients provided and bring it back to work | Yes | Random Perfect Special Harvestable | Random Very Nice Special Harvestable |
Journalism Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Journalism
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Extra-Curricular Activity | Write an article and bring it to work | No | $250 | + Job Performance |
Writing For The Enemy | Write a hit article and bring it to the bookstore | Yes | $250 | $ Varies |
Channel Surfing | Watch TV for a specified amount of time | No | $350 | |
A Co-Worker in Need | Write a hit article and bring it to work | Yes | $500 | + Coworker Relationship |
Hit Needed | Write a hit article and bring it to work | No | $1,000 | + Job Performance |
The Perfect Article | Write a best seller article and bring it to work | Yes | $1,000 | + Job Performance |
A Party For The Promoted | Throw a party and invite (Sim Name) | No | + Coworker Relationship | |
Late Night Crunch | Stay late at work | Immediate | + Coworker Relationship | |
Rushing to the Deadline | Stay late at work | Immediate | + Coworker Relationship | |
Extra Edit, Extra Hours | Stay late at work | Immediate | + Coworker Relationship | |
Why Did the Journalist Cross the Road? | Read Street or Sidewalk: A Cautionary Tale | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Check This | Read Faster Checking Through the Power of Word Processing | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
The Right Way To Borrow | Read Avoiding Plagiarism | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Digitizing Your Notes | Read From Notebook to Laptop | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
A Tad Vague | Read 101 Ways to be Vague | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
It Was All Yellow | Rear The Finer Points of Yellow Journalism | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Weathering The Storm | Read Fronts and Barometrics: Excellence Through Jargon | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Right and Wrong | Read Right and Wrong and It's Use in Important Stories | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Broken News | Read How to Fix it When News Breaks | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Quite The Charmer | Increase charisma skill 1 level | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Military Mishap | Check on a lead at the military base | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Bad News Bookstore | Check on a lead at the bookstore | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Supermarket Status | Check on a lead at the supermarket | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Business As Usual? | Check on a lead at the business office | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Theater Terror | Check on a lead at the theater | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Stadium Spectacular | Check on a lead at the stadium | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Restaurant Revelation | Check on a lead at the restaurant | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Restaurant in Review | Check on a lead at the restaurant | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
City Hall Caper | Check on a lead at city hall | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Science Lab Slander | Check on a lead at the science facility | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Hospital Hijinks | Check on a lead at the hospital | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
Proof of Concept | Write an article and bring it to work | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Today (And Tomorrow's) Current Events | Read the daily newspaper each day for 5 days | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Friendship for a Story | Gain friendship with specified Sim | No | + Job Performance | Raise |
Reading for Proof | Read the article | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Getting to Know You | Gain set relationship level with specified Sim | Restriction | + Job Performance | Raise |
An Officer and a Scumbag | Interview Source at military facility | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
To Catch a Clerk | Interview Source at the bookstore | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
Supermarket Super Stocker | Interview Source at the supermarket | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
The Business of Giving | Interview Source at the business office | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
Tenacious Thespian Tackles Teller | Interview Source at the theater | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
Sports Story | Interview Source at the stadium | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
Restaurant Regulation | Interview Source at the restaurant | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
The Deadly Diner | Interview Source at the restaurant | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
City Councilman Councils to the Contrary | Interview Source at city hall | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
The Scientist | Interview Source at the science facility | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
The Ordinary Orderly | Interview Source at the hospital | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
Sit, Listen, and Learn | Attend a seminar at a specified location | Restriction | + Job Performance | + Coworker Relationship |
Writing: A Journalists Friend | Increase writing skill 1 level | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Reform Bill Amended by Fisticuffs | Get exclusive story at city hall | Restriction | Raise | + Job Performance |
ER Explosion Sends Bedpans, Doctors Flying | Get exclusive story at hospital | Restriction | Raise | + Job Performance |
Robot Fish Revolt | Get exclusive story at science facility | Restriction | Raise | + Job Performance |
Law Enforcement Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Law
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Extensive Case Work | Finish the case at city hall | Yes | $5,000 | |
Stop Doomsday! | Disable the device located at the specified location | Yes | $5,000 | |
Work the Late Shift | Stay late at work | Immediate | + Boss Relationship | |
A Tad Better Shape | Improve your Athletic skill | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Black Market Gnomes | Gather Intel at the business office | Yes | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Don\'t Squint | Read Avoid Squint Jargon for Better Communication | Yes | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Guess What | Read Keep 'Em Guessing | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Not Seeing is, uh, Believing? | Read How Not to Be Seen | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Police Conference | Attend the conference at city hall | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
Spray the Scene | Read Effective Luminol Spraying Techniques | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Spruce Up The Place | Paint a picture and bring it to work | Yes | + Job Performance | Random Painting Reward |
The Donuts of a Leader | Read Free Donuts and Other Great Leadership Techniques | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
The Right Desk | Read More Out Than In: Maintaining a Proper Desk Environment | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
The Wrong Pair of Shoes | Read How to Avoid Concrete Shoes | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
To Fashionably Protect and Serve | Read Protect, Serve, and Look Good Doing It | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Undercover on the House | Go undercover at the specified location | Restriction | + Job Performance | |
Whistle While You Police | Read Advanced Whistle Techniques | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
Your Friendly Neighborhood Police Officer | Visit 3 neighbors at their homes | No | + Job Performance | + Boss Relationship |
A Fresh Set of Forensic Eyes | Solve the crime at a specified location | No | Raise | |
Developing Informants | Gain set relationship level with specified Sim | No | Raise | |
For the Children | Give a lecture at the school | Restriction | Raise |
Medical Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Medical
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Military Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Military
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Music Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Music
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Politics Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Political
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Professional Sports Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Athletics
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Science Career
Information about the opportunity books from this career path can be found at Game_Help:Sims_3_Books#Science
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Elementary School
Opportunity | Description | Timed | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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High School
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Skill Opportunities
As you develop your skills you can be presented different opportunities based on your skills. The only thing you will lose by turning them down is the reward and other possible skill opportunities. In some skill sets you have to complete one reward before other ones can be offered. Completing these opportunities can help strengthen you skills, help introduce you to new Sims or strengthen relationships with ones you already know, let you earn some extra cash, and open up even more opportunities.
Athletic Skill
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Going Pro | Join the Professional Sports career at the Stadium | $250 | + Performance |
Bend and Flex | Train another sim for (x amount of time) | $250 | + Relationship |
At the Health Seminar | Lecture at the hospital seminar within a specified time | $250 | + Relationship |
Flex and Bend | Train on the exercise machine for [x amount of time] to earn some cash and improve your relationship | $350 | Relationship w/Sim +30 |
The Complete Circuit | Work out to the TV or stereo, jog, and swim for 30 minutes | $350 | |
Frequent Fatigue | Work out until fatigued x times and report to the stadium | $400 | |
Bounce the Crowd | Be a bouncer at the theater within a specified time | $500 | |
Muscle Showdown | Enter the competition at the stadium within a specified time | $750 | + Athletic skill |
Adonis in the Making | Train until you can no longer maximize muscles and report to the stadium | $2,400 | |
Bursting with Energy | Work out until you become pumped | + Athletic skill | Oddly Powerful Moodlet |
Sprint to the Finish! | Work out using quick burst for (x amount of time) | + Athletic skill | |
Push It! | Work out using push self for (x amount of time) | + Athletic skill | |
No Sweat! | Work out using don't break a sweat for (x amount of time) | + Athletic skill |
Charisma Skill
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Just Business | Give presentation at the business office within a specified time | $500.00 | |
A Charming Experiment | Assist with an experiment at the science facility within a specified time | $ 1,000.00 | |
Charismatic Cash | Improve your charisma skill and report to city hall | $1,000.00 | |
Tough Negotiating | Teach negotiation at the Police Station within a specified time | $1,000.00 | + Charisma |
Smooth, Like Verbal Butter | Use smooth recovery | $1,000.00 | |
Star Study! | Attend a concert or play at the theater | $1,000.00 | + Charisma |
Lobster Crisis | Negotiate Lobster Crisis at the supermarket within a specified time | $2,000.00 | |
Bestest Friends | Make specified sim your best friend | + Charisma | |
A Public Speaking Event | Give speech at city hall within a specified time | + Charisma | |
Allow Me to Introduce Myself | Use charming introduction | + Relationship w/ sim | |
Getting to Know...You | Use get to know on a specified Sim | + Relationship w/ sim | |
Looking for a Friend | Make specified sim your friend | + Relationship w/ sim |
Cooking Skill
For more information about the cooking skill see Game_Help:Sims_3_Cooking
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Hot Dogs, Please | Cook hot dogs on the grill and then deliver them to the specified Sim | $250.00 | |
Burgelicious | Cook burgers on the grill and then deliver them to the specified Sim | $400.00 | |
Borrowing Ingredients | Deliver a tomato to specified Sim and use share ingredients social | $500.00 | + Cooking, + Relationship w/ Sim |
Great Gooey Cheesesteaks | Cook cheese steaks on the grill and then deliver them to the specified Sim | $700.00 | |
Swim Into the Grill | Cook grilled salmon on the grill and then deliver them to the specified Sim | $1,000.00 | |
One, Two, Tri-Tip Steaks | Cook Tri-tip steaks on the grill and then deliver them to the specified Sim | $1,000.00 | |
A Life Giving Recipe | Prepare Ambrosia and then deliver to the hospital | $3,000.00 | |
Burgers for Sims In Uniform | Cook burgers on the grill and deliver them to the police station within specified time frame | + Cooking | + Relationship w/ sim at Police Station |
From one Chef to Another | Share cooking tips with specified Sim | + Relationship w/ sim | + Cooking |
Fresh Cookies for Sale! | Bake cookies and deliver them to the school | $ Varies | $ Varies |
Excellence You Can Taste! | Prepare an excellent group meal and deliver to Sim within specified time frame | $ Varies | |
A Favorite Meal | Prepare specified recipe and deliver it to Sim within specified time frame | $ Varies | Variable |
The Greatest Food Ever | Prepare a great group meal and deliver to Sim within specified time frame | $ Varies | |
Nice! | Prepare a nice group meal and deliver to Sim within specified time frame | $ Varies | |
The Dish Showdown | Prepare and enter a dish at he restaurant in te specified time frame | $ Varies | |
That\'s Outstanding | Prepare a outstanding group meal and deliver to Sim within specified time frame | $ Varies | |
Very Nice! | Prepare a very nice group meal and deliver to Sim within specified time frame | $ Varies | |
Perfection From The Pan | Prepare a perfect group meal and deliver to Sim within specified time frame | $ Varies |
Fishing Skill
For more information on the fishing skill see Game_Help:Sims_3_Fishing
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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A Plumber and Fisherman | Unclog the pipes at city hall (timed) | $500.00 | 1 Random Fish |
Aquarium Fishing | Enter fishing competition at the supermarket (timed) | $1,000.00 | 5 Random Fish |
Fishing for Suite | Teach fishing seminar at the business office (timed) | $1,000.00 | |
Monster from the Deep | Catch behemoth at the science facility (timed) | $4,000.00 | |
Say Hello to My Little Fish | Catch a black golfish and sell it at the police station | $ Varies | $650.00 |
Funny Looking Fish | Catch a tragic clownfish and sell it at the theater | $ Varies | $250.00 |
Piscine Perfection | Catch a perfect fish and sell it at the supermarket | $ Varies | |
An Excellent Catch | Catch a excellent fish and sell it at the supermarket | $ Varies | |
Heaps of Fresh Fish | Catch 15 fish and sell them at the supermarket | $ Varies | |
Lobsters in Demand! | Catch a lobster and sell it at the supermarket | $ Varies | $100.00 |
That's a Nice Fish! | Catch a nice fish and sell it at the supermarket | $ Varies | |
Lots of Fresh Fish | Catch 6 fish and sell them at the supermarket | $ Varies | |
Fresh Fish | Catch 3 fish and sell them at the supermarket | $ Varies | |
A Fish of Life and Death | Catch a death fish and sell it to the science facility | $ Varies | $350.00 |
Robot Fish v2.0 | Catch a robot fish and sell it to the science facility | $ Varies | $350.00 |
Gardening Skill
For more information about the gardening skill see Game_Help:Sims_3_Gardening
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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An Apple a Day | Deliver X very nice or better apples to the restaurant | $ Varies | $250.00 |
A Just-In-Time-Harvest | Harvest X very nice or better fruits and vegetables and deliver them to the supermarket | $ Varies | $300.00 |
Excellent Veggies | Deliver X excellent or better apples to specified Sim | $ Varies | $400.00 |
Garlic Goodness | Harvest X very nice or better bulbs of garlic and deliver them to the restaurant | $ Varies | $500.00 |
Grape-Aid | Harvest X very nice or better grapes and deliver them to the restaurant | $ Varies | $250.00 |
Absolutely Great Produce | Deliver X great or better fruits or vegetables to specified Sim | $ Varies | $300.00 |
Extreme Life Insurance | Give death flower to specified Sim (timed) | $ Varies | $300.00 |
Lettuce Help Out | Harvest X very nice or better heads of lettuce and deliver them to the restaurant | $ Varies | $250.00 |
The Fruit of Life | Give life fruit to specified Sim (timed) | $ Varies | $500.00 |
Limes Are Key | Deliver X very nice or better limes to the restaurant | $ Varies | $350.00 |
A Nice Harvest | Deliver X very nice or better fruits or vegetables to specified Sim | $ Varies | |
Don\'t Cry | Deliver X very nice or better onions to the restaurant | $ Varies | $350.00 |
Outstanding Tasting + Painting Skill | Deliver X outstanding or better fruits or vegetables to specified Sim | $ Varies | $400.00 |
Fruit Flambe | Grow 6 nice flame fruits and deliver them to the business office (timed) | $ Varies | |
Peppers on Parade | Deliver X very nice or better peppers to specified Sim | $ Varies | $350.00 |
Perfect Produce | Deliver X perfect fruits or vegetables to specified Sim | $ Varies | $350.00 |
Fresh Taters | Deliver X very nice or better potatoes to the restaurant | $ Varies | $350.00 |
Fresh Tomato Sauce | Deliver X very nice or better tomatoes to the restaurant | $ Varies | $250.00 |
Ingredients Ripe for the Eating | Deliver X very nice or better fruits or vegetables to the restaurant | $ Varies | |
Seed Spittin\' Made Easy | Deliver X very nice or better watermelons to the restaurant | $ Varies | $300.00 |
The Omnificent Plant | Harvest 10 outstanding steaks and deliver them to the restaurant | 2 Omni Plants Seeds | |
A Bag of Produce | Harvest X very nice or better fruits and vegetables and deliver them to the restaurant | 3 Random Rare Harvestables | 1 Random Special Harvestable |
Uncommonly Good | Harvest 20 excellent items and deliver them to the restaurant | Allows for Outstandingly Rare Opportunity | |
Outstandingly Rare | Harvest 10 excellent cheeses and deliver them to the restaurant | Allows for The Omnificent Plant Opportunity |
Guitar Skill
For more information about the guitar skill see Game_Help:Sims_3_Guitar
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Jammin' on the Streets | Earn $X in tips to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $300.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
Sorting the Section | Help organize music at the bookstore (timed) | $450.00 | New Song |
In the End | Perform for party at business office (timed) | $500.00 | |
Musical Assembly | Perform at school assembly (timed) | $500.00 | |
Guitar in the House | Play the guitar at specified Sim\'s home during their party on specified date | $500.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
I Got Your Back...Up | Perform with the symphony at the theater (timed) | $1,000.00 | |
Raise the Fun(d) | Perform for fundraiser at the restaurant (timed) | $1,000.00 | New Song |
Tons of Tips | Earn $X in tips to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $1,000.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
The Social Event of the Season | Play the guitar at specified Sim\'s home during their party on specified date | $1,400.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
Local Musician Showdown | Enter contest at the theater (timed) | $2,500.00 | |
Some Hogan Rock | Attend seminar at the bookstore (timed) | Buff Moodlet | Inspired Moodlet |
Guitar Up! | Increase your guitar skill by 1 level | New Song |
Handiness Skill
For more information about the handiness skill and upgrades see Game_Help:Sims_3_Upgrades
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Settle an Argument | Talk to specified Sim and use convince technology is great social | $250.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
Vegetized Plumbing | Fix plumbing at the restaurant | $350.00 | |
Handiness How-To | Give handiness presentation at the school (timed) | $400.00 | |
Bad Reception | Repair specified Sim's TV and return it | $500.00 | |
Bring Back the Jams | Upgrade specified Sim's stereo and return it | $600.00 | |
Fix Before Jail Break | Fix the locks at city hall (timed) | $800.00 | |
Substitute Instructor | Provide handiness instruction at the military base | $800.00 | |
No Jams, No Fun | Repair specified Sim's stereo and return it | $1,200.00 | |
Broken Laptop | Repair specified Sim's laptop and return it | $1,200.00 | |
Shower Upgrade | Upgrade specified Sim's shower and return it | $1,250.00 | |
Fix the Election...Machines | Fix election machines at city hall (timed) | $1,400.00 | |
De-Worming | Stop wormholes at the science facility | $2,400.00 |
Logic Skill
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Fixing the Celestial Slump | Search the galaxy from your telescope | $500.00 | |
A Stimulating Experiment | Participate in a study at the science facility (timed) | $600.00 | |
Logic 101 | Teach a logic class at the school (timed) | $600.00 | |
Fixing the Books | Assist accountants at the business office | $750.00 | |
Becoming More Logical | Increase your logic skill by one point and report to the science facility | $750.00 | |
Riddle Away | Compete in the contest at the bookstore | $1,500.00 | + Logic Skill |
Logic Tutoring | Skill tutor a sim and then report to the specified location | $2,000.00 | |
The Great Argyle Sinclair | Watch Argyle Sinclair at the bookstore (timed) | $2,000.00 | + Logic Skill |
Taking Down Sinclair | Challenge Argyle Sinclair at the theater (timed) | $2,500.00 | |
Settle an Argument | Talk to specified sim and use convince logic is great social | + Logic Skill | + Relationship w/ sim |
Puzzle Panic | Assemble puzzles at the supermarket |
Painting Skill
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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Art Class | Teach an art class at the school (timed) | + Painting skill | Relationship w/Sims at School |
Interior Decor | Deliver paintings worth at least $X to the restaurant | $ Varies | Relationship w/Sims at Restaurant |
The Business of Decor | Deliver Paintings worth at least $X to the Business Office | $ Varies | Relationship w/Sims at Business Tower |
Painting the City | Deliver 15 paintings to city hall | $ Varies | Relationship w/Sims at City Hall |
The Study of Art | Deliver a Painting worth at least $1,000 to the science facility | $ Varies | |
A Large Painting | Paint a large painting and give it to specified Sim | $ Varies | |
A Medium Painting | Paint a medium painting and give it to specified Sim | $ Varies | |
A Small Painting | Paint a small painting and give it to specified Sim | $ Varies | |
Fresco Fest | Help paint at city hall (timed) | Painting Value boost | |
Local Artists Gallery | Visit the gallery at the business office (timed) | Painting Value Boost | + Painting skill |
A Retreat to Inspiration | Attend the retreat at the bookstore (timed) | Pumped Moodlet |
Writing Skill
For more information about the writing skill see Game_Help:Sims_3_Writing
Opportunity | Description | Reward 1 | Reward 2 |
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To Boldly Go | Write a science fiction novel to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $250.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
Your Autobiography | Write an autobiography to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $500.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
Add a Little Drama | Write a drama novel to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $500.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
Hopefully You Like Orks | Write a fantasy novel to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $500.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
A History of the Times | Write a history book to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $500.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
A Few Pages of Satire | Write a satire to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $500.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
The Glory of Vaudeville | Write a book of Vaudville to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $600.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
A Masterpiece | Write a masterpiece to improve your relationship with specified Sim | $1,200.00 | + Relationship w/ sim |
The prolific Writer | Write enough books to earn a weekly royalty of $X | + 10% Royalty | |
It's a Living | Write enough books to earn a weekly royalty of $X | + 10% Royalty | |
The Great Novelist | Write enough books to earn a weekly royalty of $X | + 10% Royalty | |
Correcting Past Mistakes | Write a book that earns $X in weekly royalty checks | + Book Qualtiy | + Relationship w/ sim |
A History of One | Write a biography about a specified Sim and deliver a copy to them | + Relationship w/ sim | $ Varies |
Book Donation | Donate three books you wrote to city hall | Charitable Moodlet |
Special Opportunities
These opportunities will be presented by other Sims you know or by wondering around your town. They are not related to specific skills or your job. Some have to be completed at specific locations in a specific time period, so once again be sure to check your status in your opportunities panel. These opportunities can also be a good way to meet new Sims and build relationships.
Opportunity | Location | Description | Possible Rewards |
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Oh My Ghost | Science Lab | Bring Remains of a recently deceased loved one to restore their ghost | Playable ghost Sim |
Eating Contest | Diner or Bistro | Enter the various Food Eating Contest | Honorary title, $1000, and the stuffed moodlet |
Neighborhood Grill-A-Thon | Parks | Grill and serve X times during a specified period | Community Griller Award, $1000 |
Music Appreciation Day | Parks | Play the guitar X times | Inspired Moodlet |
Chess Tournament | Parks | Win X chess games during a specified period | $650 and possibility to compete in other chess tournaments |
Foosball Contest | Gym | Win X foosball games during a specified period | $800 and honorary title |
Amateur Olympics | Stadium | Enter Competition | $1000, Pumped Moodlet, honorary title |
Community Meet and Greet | Varies | Socialize with X Sims during a specified period | Awesome Party Moodlet |
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