The Sims 2 A Guide to The Sims 2

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| [6.4] Athletic                                                              |
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Team Mascot (Level 1)
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Carpool Arrival: 2:00pm
Hours: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Salary: $154
Vehicle: Junker
Uniform: Llama Mascot
Requirements for Promotion to Level 2: 1 Body

Work Week: S (M) T W (T) F S

Description:
A young athlete has to start somewhere--even if it's sweating inside a cartoon
animal suit.  A very physical grunt job with lousy pay--but at least you can
watch the game from up close.  Besides water, the coach also expects you to
prepare the players' snackes...a lot of snacks.

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Minor Leaguer (Level 2)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: $238
Bonus for Promotion: $476
Vehicle: Junker
Uniform: Track Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 3: 2 Body

Work Week: S M (T) W (T) F S

Description:
Welcome to the "Llamas," SimCity's minor league team.  Your starting pay isn't
much, and you'll have a lot of training time to deal with.  Develop your body
skill so you can rise through the ranks.

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Rookie (Level 3)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: $322
Bonus for Promotion: $644
Vehicle: Junker
Uniform: Track Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 4: 1 Charisma
                                       2 Body
                                       1 Friend

Work Week: S M (T) (W) T F S

Description:
Advancing into the pros, you start out with the league minimum salary, which is
the highest starting pay in the neighborhood.  Keep working on your body and
just hope an injury doesn't slow your advancement.

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Starter (Level 4)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: $420
Bonus for Promotion: $840
Vehicle: White Bus
Uniform: Track Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 5: 2 Charisma
                                       6 Body
                                       2 Friends

Work Week: S M (T) W (T) F S

Description:
You've made it off the bench and into the starting line up.  Some money's
coming in, but long practices take their toll on your mood.  It's essential to
get your rest and keep your body in prime shape--this is your livelihood.  And
since you're going to be interviewed more now, work on that charisma skill so
you can get noticed.

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All Star (Level 5)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: $539
Bonus for Promotion: $1,078
Vehicle: White Bus
Uniform: Track Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 6: 1 Mechanical
                                       3 Charisma
                                       8 Body
                                       3 Friends

Work Week: S M (T) (W) T F S

Description:
You've become a household name in SimCity.  You need to be comfortable speaking
in front of a camera, not just playing in front of one.  Improve your charisma
and body and you'll be voted MVP in no time.

Athletic Career Reward Object: At level five, you unlock the Exerto Punching
Bag.  See "Job Object Rewards" for information on this object.

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MVP (Level 6)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: $893
Bonus for Promotion: $1,786
Vehicle: White Bus
Uniform: Track Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 7: 2 Mechanical
                                       4 Charisma
                                       10 Body
                                       4 Friends

Work Week: S M (T) (W) (T) F S

Description:
You're heading through the mid-point of your career.  There is a special need
to work on relationships skills here and present a positive image.  If the fans
love you, that fills the stadium--and that fills your pay envelop.  Meanwhile,
family and friends (and even your house) might need attention too.

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Superstar (Level 7)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: $1,190
Bonus for Promotion: $2,380
Vehicle: White Bus
Uniform: Track Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 8: 4 Mechanical
                                       5 Charisma
                                       10 Body
                                       5 Friends

Work Week: S M (T) (W) (T) F S

Description:
Major income, you've got those commercial endorsements, and you're at the top
of your game.  Your body works like a well-oiled machine but it's taking longer
to recover from your injuries.  How long can you remain "Number One?"  It's
probably a good time to start thinking about future opportunities--you may be
retiring much sooner than you think.

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Assistant Coach (Level 8)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Salary: $1,488
Bonus for Promotion: $2,976
Vehicle: Red sports car, looks like a Porsche
Uniform: Jump Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 9: 7 Mechanica
                                       7 Charisma
                                       10 Body
                                       6 Friends

Work Week: S M (T) (W) (T) F S

Description:
You're retired from playing: a change both dreaded and welcome.  But there's an
opportunity to stay with the team you love--although this time you'll be
carrying a playbook.  Make sure you're still networking with friends because
your relationships and charisma are going to get you further than your body
skill can.

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Coach (Level 9)
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Carpool Arrival: 8:00am
Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: $1,750
Bonus for Promotion: $3,500
Vehicle: Red sports car, looks like a Porsche
Uniform: Jump Suit
Requirements for Promotion to Level 10: 7 Mechanical
                                        10 Charisma
                                        10 Body
                                        8 Friends

Work Week: S M (T) (W) (T) F S

Description:
More prestige and a nicer paycheck, but longer work hours dealing with the
media, game films, and the team's personal appearances.  Thank goodness for
those friends.  They can help your career when you least expect it.

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Hall of Famer (Level 10, Highest Level)
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Carpool Arrival: 10:00am
Hours: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Salary: $3,033
Bonus for Promotion: $6,066
Vehicle: Yellow sports car, looks like a Lamborghini
Uniform: ss

Work Week: (S) (M) T W T (F) (S)

Description:
You are now a "living legend."  The residents of SimCity shower you with a
ticker tape parade, and your number is retired.  The team gives you an office
and salary as their "goodwill ambassador."  This is as good as it gets!

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Getting Started


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General Wants


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Aspirations


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