Overview
The Island Getaway DLC introduces nine careers exclusive to Cahaya. All Cahaya careers are full-time rabbit hole jobs, meaning your Zoi leaves for work and returns after their shift with periodic status updates. There are no part-time or active careers on the island. Seven careers offer three-rank promotion paths, while Farming and Mining are single-rank positions with no advancement.
Career List
Sawara Law Firm
The highest-paying conventional career on Cahaya. The Partner Lawyer rank matches the top salary of law careers on the mainland.
Rank | Salary (Meow) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Junior Lawyer | 450 | Starting position |
Senior Lawyer | 1,164 | Mid-tier promotion |
Partner Lawyer | 2,040 | Second-highest salary on island |
Red Bone Tissue (Criminal)
Cahaya's criminal organization. The Boss rank is the single highest-paying position in the entire DLC, but entry-level pay is modest.
Rank | Salary (Meow) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Rookie | 360 | Starting position |
Underboss | 666 | Mid-tier promotion |
Boss | 2,169 | Highest salary in Cahaya |
Harihari Travel Agency (Tour Guide)
A thematically fitting career for a tropical resort destination. Tour guides show visitors around Cahaya's attractions.
Rank | Salary (Meow) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Tour Guide Trainee | 300 | Starting position |
Formal Guide | 600 | Mid-tier promotion |
Professional Guide | 1,100 | Top rank |
Sea Turtle Conservation
A unique career focused on protecting Cahaya's endangered sea turtles. Explore the islands and you will find sea turtles on the beaches and in the water while snorkeling.
Rank | Salary (Meow) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Nestwatcher | 280 | Starting position |
Hatching Support Volunteer | 560 | Mid-tier promotion |
Marine Ecology Guardian | 1,000 | Top rank |
Natap Encyclopedia Association (Researcher)
A research career focused on documenting Cahaya's island wildlife and culture. The lowest-paying career path on the island, suited for intellectually inclined Zois.
Rank | Salary (Meow) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Investigator | 110 | Starting position; lowest salary on island |
Principal Researcher | 350 | Mid-tier promotion |
Memorabilia Association Manager | 600 | Top rank |
Jallan Network (Taxi Driver)
A transportation career operating across Cahaya's interconnected islands. Taxi drivers travel via both roads and sea routes.
Rank | Salary (Meow) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Rookie Driver | 270 | Starting position |
Reliable Taxi Driver | 540 | Mid-tier promotion |
Premium Taxi Driver | 950 | Top rank |
Napas Yoga
A wellness career centered around the island's meditation and yoga facilities. Described as the most stress-free career on Cahaya.
Rank | Salary (Meow) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Lotus Space Assistant | 260 | Starting position |
Meditation Leader | 520 | Mid-tier promotion |
Chahara Yoga Philosophy Researcher | 900 | Top rank |
Farming
Farming lets your Zoi cultivate crops on the main island. This is a single-rank career with no promotion path. Farmers work seven days a week but only during morning hours, leaving the rest of the day free.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Rank | Farmer (no promotion) |
Salary | 120 Meow per shift |
Schedule | 7 days per week, morning hours only |
Risk | Crops vulnerable to flood damage from weather events |
With enough progress and funds, it is possible to acquire ownership of the produce shop itself. Farmers should consider insurance coverage to protect against crop damage from natural disasters like flooding. The Gardening skill complements this career.
Mining
Mining is an alternative livelihood focused on extracting minerals and gemstones. Like farming, it is a single-rank career with no promotion.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Employer | Mining Union |
Rank | Miner (no promotion) |
Salary | 120 Meow per shift |
Schedule | 7 days per week, short daily hours |
Risk | None; rocks are not affected by weather |
Construct a crafting table in your yard and craft pickaxes to begin resource gathering. Extracted minerals and gemstones can be cut and sold for profit. Unlike farming, mining resources are not vulnerable to environmental damage, making it a more stable (if equally low-paying) option.
Career Comparison
All Cahaya careers ranked by top salary:
Career | Employer | Top Rank | Top Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
Criminal | Red Bone Tissue | Boss | 2,169 |
Lawyer | Sawara Law Firm | Partner Lawyer | 2,040 |
Tour Guide | Harihari Travel Agency | Professional Guide | 1,100 |
Turtle Conservation | Sea Turtle Conservation | Marine Ecology Guardian | 1,000 |
Taxi Driver | Jallan Network | Premium Taxi Driver | 950 |
Yoga | Napas Yoga | Chahara Yoga Philosophy Researcher | 900 |
Researcher | Natap Encyclopedia Association | Memorabilia Association Manager | 600 |
Farming | Field Work | Farmer | 120 |
Mining | Mining Union | Miner | 120 |
Tips
If income is your priority, the Lawyer and Criminal careers offer mainland-level salaries. The Criminal Boss (2,169 Meow) is the single best-paying position in all of Cahaya.
Farming and Mining have no promotion paths, but they pair well with selling crops and gems directly for additional income outside of shift pay.
Get insurance if you choose farming. A single flood event can destroy your crops and set you back significantly.
Use the Pocket Market and phone apps to manage your career while exploring the island.
The Sea Turtle Conservation career is thematically rewarding if you enjoy Cahaya's ecosystem. Explore the beaches and snorkeling spots to see the turtles your Zoi is protecting.
All careers on Cahaya are rabbit hole jobs. If you prefer hands-on active gameplay, supplement your career with manual farming, mining, or fishing on off-hours.