Game Help:Sims 3 Opportunities

Opportunities

Opportunity Panel

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.

Opportunity Panel

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.

Business Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2
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

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2
Grabbing the Llama	Steal Llama at City Hall	Restriction	$4,000
Bouncer Duty	Bounce competition at a set location	Restriction	$1,500	+ 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 Label	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	Restrictions	+ Job Performance	+ Boss Relationship
Case the Joint	Case a joint at a set location	Restriction	$1,000	+ Job Performance
A Package For You	Deliver a package to a set location	Restriction	$250
Thief Like There's No Tomorrow	Compete in thievery competition at set location	Restriction	$2,000	+ Coworker Relationship
Friends for Life	Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name)	No	+ Job Performance	+ Boss Relationship
Extra Muscle	Assist with a heist at a set location	Yes	$350
Criminals, Partners, Friends	Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name)	No	+ Job Performance	+ Boss Relationship
Shouting Contest	Gain set relationship level with (Sim Name)	No	$1,500	+ Job Performance
Counting the Loot	Stay late at work	Immediate	+ Coworker Relationship
Tools of the Trade	Pick up tools from a set location and return them to work	Restriction	Raise	Boss Relationship +
The Most Evilest Plan	Execute evil plan at the military base	No	$4,000

Culinary Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Journalism Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Law Enforcement Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Medical Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Military Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Music Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Politics Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Professional Sports Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Science Career

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Elementary School

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

High School

Opportunity	Description	Timed	Reward 1	Reward 2

Skill Opportunities

Developing a skill leads to opportunities that will further the skill. You may not see all of the opportunities associated with a skill as you develop it. You may only see two or three. But when you do receive a skill opportunity, definitely pursue it to advance the skill.

Athletic Skill

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
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
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

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
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

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
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

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
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

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
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

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
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
Taking Down Sinclair	Challenge Argyle Sinclair at the Theatre before time runs out to earn some money	$2,500
Fixing the Books	Assist Accountants at the Business Office to earn some money	$750
Settle an Argument	Speak to [Sim] and Convince Logic is Great to improve your relationship	Logic skill +10	Relationship w/Sim +20
A Stimulating Experiment	Participate in Study at the Science Facility before time runs out to earn some money	$600
Becoming More Logical	Improve your Logic skill by one point and report back to the Science Facility to earn some money	$750
Logic 101	Teach Logic Class at the School to earn some money	$600
Puzzle Panic	Assemble Puzzles at the Supermarket to earn some money
Riddle Away	Compete in Contest at the Bookstore before time ends to earn some money and improve your Logic skill	$1,500	Logic skill +10
Fixing the Celestial Slump	Search Galaxy on your own telescope to earn some money and improve your Logic skill	$500
Logic Tutoring	Skill tutor [Sim] and then report back to [location] to earn some cash	$2,000
The Great Argyle Sinclair	Watch Argyle Sinclair at the Bookstore before time runs out to earn some money	Logic skill +5	$2,000

Painting Skill

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
Interior Decor	Deliver Paintings worth at least [x amount of $] to the restaurant to earn some money and improve your relationship with the restaurant employees	Variable $	Relationship w/Sims at Restaurant
The Business of Decor	Deliver Paintings worth at least [x amount of $] to the Business Office to earn some money and improve your relationship with the offic employees	Variable $	Relationship w/Sims at Business Tower
Painting the City	Deliver Paintings to City Hall. The city needs 15 paintings, for which they will pay you a large sum of money	Variable $	Relationship w/Sims at City Hall
The Study of Art	Submit a Painting worth at least $1,000 at the Science Facility to earn some cash	Variable $
A Large Painting	Paint a large painting and give it to [Sim] to earn some money	Variable $
A Medium Painting	Paint a medium painting and give it to [Sim] to earn some money	Variable $
Art Class	Teach Art Class at the School before time runs out to improve your Painting skill	Painting skill +10	Relationship w/Sims at School
Fresco Fest	Assist Painter at City Hall before time runs out to increase the value of all your future paintings	Painting Value boost
Local Artists Gallery	View Gallery at the Business Office before time runs out to improve your Painting skill and increase the value of your next painting	Painting Value Boost	Painting skill +10
A Small Painting	Paint a small painting and give it to [Sim] to earn some money	Variable $
A Retreat to Inspiration	Attend Retreat at the Bookstore before time runs out to obtain a little inspiration	Pumped Moodlet

Writing Skill

Opportunity	Description	Reward 1	Reward 2
Your Autobiography	Write an Autobiography to improve your relationship with [Sim] and earn some money	$500	Relationship w/Sim +20
A History of One	Write a biography about [Sim] on your computer and deliver a copy to improve your relationship and earn some money	Relationship w/Sim +10	Variable $
Book Donation	Bring three books you've written and Donate Books at City Hall to be viewed as Charitable	Charitable Moodlet
Add a Little Drama	Write a Drama novel to earn some money and improve your relationship with [Sim]	$500	Relationship w/Sim +20
Hopefully You Like Orks	Write a Fantasy novel to improve your relationship with [Sim] and earn some money	$500	Relationship w/Sim +20
The prolific Writer	Write enough books to earn a weekly royalty of [x amount of $] to permanently increase your royalty checks	10% Royalty Increase
Correcting Past Mistakes	Write a book that earns [x amount of $] in weekly royalty checks to improve your relationship with [Sim], as well as to improve the quality of your future books	Book Qualtiy Increase	Relationship w/Sim +20
A History of the Times	Write a History book to improve your relationship with [Sim] and earn some money	$500	Relationship w/Sim +20
It's a Living	Write enough books to earn a weekly royalty of [x amount of $] to permanently increase your royalty checks	10% Royalty Increase
A Masterpiece	Write a Masterpiece to improve your relationship with [Sim] and ear some money	$1,200	Relationship w/Sim +20
The Great Novelist	Write enough books to earn a weekly royalty of [x amount of $] to permanently increase your royalty checks	10% Royalty Increase
A Few Pages of Satire	Write a Satire to improve your relationship with [Sim] and ear some money	$500	Relationship w/Sim +20
To Boldly Go	Write a Science Fiction novel to improve your relationship with [Sim] and ear some money	$250	Relationship w/Sim +20
The Glory of Vaudeville	Write a book of Vaudeville to improve your relationship with [Sim] and ear some money	$600	Relationship w/Sim +20

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
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