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Earn more money at your job
Getting a job is simple as you apply at the places that don't look like houses. It doesn't really matter what job you get they practically pay the same. When you start you earn $100 a day that's not a lot if need new furniture. To rank up you need to have 'best friend' status with your boss (this will make getting a raise easier. Go over to there house and scroll down to the option 'ask for raise'. They should give you a raise but if they don't they will show you the skills you need to rank up.
Fishing
To fish properly, tilt the iPhone to lure a fish in then shake the iPhone upwards to catch the fish.
Queued actions
Watch for the queued actions located in the top left portion of the screen. If you are waiting on your Sim to perform an action, make sure they are not currently busy with other multiple tasks. To delete some, tap the icon.
Needs
Your Sims have needs. This is why in the lower left hand corner of the screen you must pay attention to their current status and see what requires attention. This could range from hunger to bad hygiene and can reflect your Sim's mood
Happiness
Happy Sims lead to success. In order to progress through the game, meet new Sims and participate in activities, you will need to keep your Sim happy. To do this, make sure you are involved in different activities, stay sociable, and learn new skills such as cooking or fishing.
Gardening
Gardening will save you money. You can start a fruit and vegetable garden along the side of your house if you upgrade it within Build mode. To buy seeds for planting, stop by the Hobby Shop in town. Remember that fertilizer also helps them grow faster.
Cooking
In order to gain a cooking skill you must first finish the cooking tutorial successfully. You must keep the pots cooking without allowing them to boil over. To do this, touch a pot to select it then shake the iPhone to keep the heat down and stir the pot. Do this enough times in the allotted amount of time and you will earn one point. In order to cook in general, you must first purchase a recipe from the local "Corsican Bistro" located by the beach. Once you have done this, go to the grocery store "Quickmart" to purchase your ingredients. You can also grow them in your garden if you have already upgraded your house, which saves time and money.
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