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Esports and Football Careers - Version 16 vs Version 17
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11Overview22inZOI has a variety of careers beyond traditional office and service work. Two of the more distinctive options are Esports and Football careers. Each has its own city, organization, and progression track. Jobs are accessed through the Career app on the Smartphone. Both are classified as Rabbit Hole jobs, meaning your Zoi disappears into a taxi, heads off-site, and returns when the shift ends. You cannot directly control a Zoi during a Rabbit Hole shift, but pop-up work events will appear periodically, giving you brief windows to make choices that influence performance and mood.44Career Organizations66The Esports career is tied to DG Esports in Dowon, while the Football career is tied to Bliss Bay Nautilus in Bliss Bay. Both careers share the same pay scale (264 to 1,998 Meow per shift), have three promotion ranks, and operate on a Tuesday through Thursday schedule. Despite these similarities, they differ in shift length, relevant skills, and the amount of free time they leave your Zoi each day.88Job Types: Active vs Rabbit Hole1010Before looking at individual careers, it is important to understand the two job types in inZOI:1212Job TypeHow It WorksPlayer ControlRabbit HoleThe Zoi disappears into the workplace building for the duration of the shift. Random work events may appear as pop-up choices.No direct control during shift. Choices influence performance and mood.Active JobThe player directly controls the Zoi at the workplace, completing timed tasks and mini-games throughout the shift.Full direct control. Performance depends on completing tasks efficiently.1515Both Esports and Football fall into the Rabbit Hole category. A Briefcase icon appears next to the job listing in the Career app and beside your Zoi's portrait in the Family List while they are at work. When the shift starts, your Zoi boards a taxi automatically and heads to a location off the playable map. You regain control once the shift ends and the Zoi returns home. The key difference from Active Jobs is that promotions take longer in Rabbit Hole careers because you cannot directly complete visible task checklists. Instead, progression depends on attendance, your Zoi's condition, and how you respond to random work events.1616Work Event Choices1818During any Rabbit Hole shift, your Zoi will occasionally trigger a work event. A pop-up notification describes a brief scenario, and you have 30 seconds to select a response before the timer expires. If the timer runs out without a selection, the game picks a default outcome, which is usually neutral or slightly negative.2020Work events cover a range of situations. In the Esports career, you might be asked whether to console a struggling teammate or push harder to carry the match yourself. In the Football career, a pop-up might involve choosing between a risky offensive play or a safe defensive approach. Each choice can affect your Zoi's mood, energy level, and overall shift performance. Positive outcomes from these events contribute to filling the promotion meter, while negative outcomes can stall progress or leave your Zoi in a bad emotional state for the rest of the day.2222Event Strategy2424There is no way to predict which events will appear, and the options presented are randomized each time. The best strategy is to keep your Zoi in a positive mental state before the shift so they can handle whatever comes up. Over many shifts, making consistently good choices adds up and accelerates promotion progress.2626Esports Career2828The Esports career is located at DG Esports in Dowon. It is a Rabbit Hole job, meaning your Zoi enters the DG Esports facility and you receive occasional event prompts during the shift.3030Rank Progression3333RankTitlePay per Shift (Meow)Notes1Amateur Gamer264Entry level2Pro Gamer864Mid-tier promotion3Legendary Gamer1,998Top rank3535Career Details3636DetailValueTypeRabbit HoleSchedule9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through ThursdayCityDowonOrganizationDG EsportsRecommended SkillLevel 10 ProgrammingNearby VenuePlesio Gaming CafeEligible AgesYoung Adult, Adult, Middle-Aged3838How to Join the Esports Career3939Open the Smartphone by pressing P on the keyboard.Navigate to the Careers app.Browse the available positions and find DG Esports under Dowon listings.Select the Amateur Gamer position and tap Apply.4141The Esports career is only available in Dowon. If your Zoi lives in Bliss Bay, this listing will not appear. No prior experience or education is required to apply. Your Zoi must be at least a Young Adult and cannot have aged past the Middle-Aged stage. Teenagers are too young to work in any career. Your Zoi also cannot hold another job simultaneously; you must quit any existing position before applying.4343Esports Promotion Mechanics4545Getting promoted from Amateur Gamer to Pro Gamer is relatively straightforward. According to player reports, you need to complete approximately 6 full work days without missing a single shift. Since the Esports career runs three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), that works out to about two in-game weeks of consistent attendance.4747Advancing from Pro Gamer to Legendary Gamer takes longer. Expect roughly 8 to 10 working days, or about three in-game weeks, of solid attendance and positive shift performance. During early access, some players reported that the Legendary Gamer promotion meter did not always track correctly. This issue has been addressed in subsequent updates, but if the promotion bar appears stuck, double-check that your Zoi arrives on time, stays for the full shift, and has all needs fulfilled before leaving home.4949Performance Tracking5151The promotion meter fills gradually across multiple shifts. Unlike Active Jobs where completing visible tasks directly feeds the bar, Rabbit Hole careers rely on hidden performance calculations based on attendance, Zoi condition, skill level, and work event responses.5353Building the Programming Skill5555The Programming skill directly improves Esports career performance and promotion speed. While not strictly required to join, reaching Level 10 Programming before starting significantly reduces the time needed for promotions. There are several ways to build this skill:5757MethodDescriptionHome PCUse your Zoi's personal computer to code plugins, mods, games, or apps. Each coding session grants Programming experience.Plesio Gaming CafeThe Plesio Gaming Cafe in Dowon is located near DG Esports. Spending time gaming on the cafe's PCs also builds Programming skill, and your Zoi can socialize with other gaming-focused Zois there.Handheld devicesPlaying games on a portable device grants smaller amounts of Programming experience, useful for building the skill on the go.BooksReading programming-related books at home or at the library is a slower but reliable option.5959Focus on leveling Programming during the four off-days each week (Friday through Monday) when your Zoi is not working. A Zoi with max Programming walks into each shift with a significant hidden performance bonus.6060Recommended Traits for Esports6262Each Zoi gets one trait during character creation that cannot be changed afterward. For the Esports career, the following traits pair well:6464TraitEffectScholarBest suited for careers requiring technical expertise. Scholars tend to learn skills faster and gain an edge in knowledge-based professions like programming.LonerZois with the Loner trait recharge energy while alone, which is helpful since Esports is a solo-oriented Rabbit Hole career. They lose less social need during long work shifts.GeniusSpeeds up skill acquisition across the board, making it easier to reach Level 10 Programming quickly.6666Football Career6767The Football career is located at Bliss Bay Nautilus in Bliss Bay. Like Esports, it is a Rabbit Hole job. The Football Player positions are classified as off-site, meaning there is no physical stadium building on the Bliss Bay map. Your Zoi boards a taxi, travels to an off-map location, and returns once the shift concludes.6969Rank Progression7171RankTitlePay per Shift (Meow)Notes1Backup Player264Entry level, bench role2Starting Player~864Regular squad member3All-Star Player1,998Top rank, team star7373Career Details7474DetailValueTypeRabbit Hole (Off-Site)Schedule9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday through ThursdayCityBliss BayOrganizationBliss Bay NautilusRecommended SkillsFitness, CookingEligible AgesYoung Adult, Adult, Middle-Aged7676Football has the shortest shift duration of the competitive careers, ending at 3:00 PM instead of 6:00 PM or later. This leaves the entire afternoon and evening free for other activities, training, socializing, or pursuing a second income source.7777How to Join the Football Career7979Open the Smartphone and navigate to the Careers app.Browse the available positions under Bliss Bay listings.Select the Backup Player position at Bliss Bay Nautilus and tap Apply.8181The Football career is only available in Bliss Bay. Zois living in Dowon cannot see this listing. No prior experience, education, or skills are required to apply, though having a strong Fitness skill before starting helps with early performance. Young Adult, Adult, and Middle-Aged Zois are eligible. As with all careers, your Zoi cannot hold another job simultaneously.8383Football Promotion Mechanics8585Like all Rabbit Hole careers, Football promotions are driven primarily by consistent attendance and your Zoi's overall condition when arriving at work. There are no visible task checklists. For off-site roles, tasks appear in the family panel and lack time restrictions. Each completed task adds to the promotion meter. The key factors are:8787FactorDetailsAttendanceShow up to every shift on time and stay for the full duration. Missing shifts or leaving early resets promotion progress. Three unexcused absences result in termination.Fitness skillThe Fitness skill directly improves athletic career performance. Work out regularly on off days using treadmills, gym equipment, or sports activities like basketball and volleyball.Cooking skillImproving the Cooking skill ensures your Zoi has access to healthier meal options, which keeps their physical needs in better shape before shifts.NeedsSend your Zoi to work with full needs bars. A well-rested, well-fed Zoi with high energy performs better during shifts.MoodA Zoi in a positive mood earns better performance scores. Address negative emotions before the shift starts.8989The promotion meter fills gradually across multiple shifts. Expect roughly a week or longer of in-game time between promotions. Rabbit Hole careers advance slower than Active careers where completing visible tasks directly feeds the promotion bar. The jump from Backup Player to Starting Player typically takes around 6 to 8 working days, while reaching All-Star status may require 8 to 10 working days of consistent high performance.9090Building Fitness and Cooking Skills9292Two skills matter for the Football career. Fitness is the primary performance driver, while Cooking supports it by keeping your Zoi's physical needs topped off with nutritious meals.9494Fitness can be built through several activities:9696Using treadmills and gym equipment at home or at a public gymJogging or running around the neighborhoodPlaying basketball, volleyball, or other sports at community courtsSwimming at public pools or the beach9898Cooking is built by:100100Preparing meals at home using the kitchen stove and countersExperimenting with new recipes as your skill level increasesReading cooking books at home or at the library102102Dedicate the four off-days each week (Friday through Monday) to training. A morning jog followed by a healthy home-cooked meal is an efficient routine that builds both skills in a single day.104104Recommended Traits for Football106106For the Football career, these traits are particularly effective:108108TraitEffectActiveActive Zois enjoy physical activities and may build Fitness faster. Their energy decays more slowly during exercise-related tasks.CheerfulA naturally positive mood means your Zoi arrives at work happy more often, improving hidden performance scores.GluttonWhile seemingly counterintuitive, Glutton Zois get more satisfaction from eating, which helps keep their hunger need topped off before shifts.110110Career Ranks111111Both careers share a three-rank structure with significant salary jumps at each promotion. The schedule and work days remain the same across all ranks within each career.113113Esports Ranks115115RankSalary (Meow)ScheduleDays per WeekApprox. Shifts to PromoteAmateur Gamer2649:00 AM - 6:00 PM36Pro Gamer8649:00 AM - 6:00 PM38-10Legendary Gamer1,9989:00 AM - 6:00 PM3Max rank117117Football Ranks118118RankSalary (Meow)ScheduleDays per WeekApprox. Shifts to PromoteBackup Player2649:00 AM - 3:00 PM36-8Starting Player~8649:00 AM - 3:00 PM38-10All-Star Player1,9989:00 AM - 3:00 PM3Max rank120120The salary more than triples from Rank 1 (264 Meow) to Rank 2 (~864 Meow), and more than doubles again to Rank 3 (1,998 Meow). The jump from entry level to mid-tier is the single biggest salary increase in either career line.121121Salary Analysis123123The Football career stands out for its combination of high pay and short hours. At the All-Star rank, your Zoi earns 1,998 Meow per shift for just six hours of work (9 AM to 3 PM), three days per week. This translates to the highest Meow-per-hour rate among mainstream careers.125125Career (Top Rank)Pay per ShiftHours per ShiftMeow per HourDays per WeekLawyer (Partner)2,0406 hrs (9 AM - 3 PM)3403Professor1,9206 hrs (9 AM - 3 PM)3203Football (All-Star)1,9986 hrs (9 AM - 3 PM)3333Esports (Legendary Gamer)1,9989 hrs (9 AM - 6 PM)2223Criminal (Boss)2,1699 hrs (9 AM - 6 PM)2413Navy (Colonel)1,8279 hrs (9 AM - 6 PM)2033127127The Lawyer (Partner) holds the overall highest Meow-per-hour rate at 340. The Football All-Star comes in third at 333 Meow/hour, just behind the Professor at 320. Both Lawyer and Football benefit from a 6-hour shift that ends at 3 PM, giving your Zoi the entire afternoon and evening free.128128While the Criminal Boss earns the highest total per shift (2,169 Meow), they work a full 9-hour day. Their Meow-per-hour rate of 241 is actually lower than both Football and Esports when adjusting for time worked. The Esports career, with its 9 AM to 6 PM schedule, delivers the same 1,998 Meow per shift as Football but at a lower hourly efficiency of 222 Meow/hour.130130Maximizing Weekly Income132132For players who want to maximize total weekly income regardless of hours, the Criminal career line leads with 6,507 Meow per week (2,169 x 3 shifts). However, for players who value free time for skills, relationships, or hobbies, Football's early finish makes it the optimal choice.134134Daily Routine Suggestions136136Managing your Zoi's schedule around work shifts is critical for maintaining high performance and steady promotion progress. Below are sample routines for work days and off days.138138Esports Work Day (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)140140TimeActivity7:00 AMWake up, shower, eat a home-cooked breakfast8:00 AMCheck needs bars; address any low stats8:30 AMHead to work (Zoi boards taxi automatically)9:00 AM - 6:00 PMWork shift at DG Esports; respond to pop-up events6:30 PMArrive home; eat dinner, socialize, or relax10:00 PMGo to bed early to ensure full rest for the next shift142142Football Work Day (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)143143TimeActivity7:00 AMWake up, shower, eat a healthy meal8:30 AMHead to work9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWork shift at Bliss Bay Nautilus3:30 PMArrive home; go to the gym or jog for Fitness XP5:00 PMCook dinner (builds Cooking skill)6:00 PMSocialize, visit community lots, or pursue hobbies10:00 PMGo to bed145145The Football career's 3 PM finish gives your Zoi roughly three extra hours per work day compared to Esports. Use this bonus time to train Fitness at a gym, cook quality meals for the Cooking skill boost, or handle social needs so your Zoi starts the next shift in peak condition.146146Off Day Routine (Friday Through Monday)148148Off days are the best time to grind the relevant skill for your career:150150CareerRoutineEsports ZoisSpend several hours coding on the home PC or practicing at Plesio Gaming Cafe. Mix in social activities to prevent the Social need from crashing.Football ZoisHit the gym, go jogging, or play basketball in the morning. Cook meals throughout the day. Use evenings for socializing or exploring Bliss Bay.152152Keeping all needs high on Monday night is especially important so your Zoi walks into Tuesday's shift in optimal condition.153153Termination and Job Loss155155Both careers enforce strict attendance rules. If your Zoi misses three shifts without an excused absence, they will be terminated from the position. Termination is immediate and cannot be reversed. Your Zoi will need to reapply from the lowest rank if they want to return to the same career. Leaving a shift early also counts negatively and can reset the promotion bar.157157To avoid accidental absences, plan around your Zoi's schedule carefully. Set reminders if needed, and avoid sending your Zoi on long trips or social outings that might overlap with work hours. If your Zoi has extremely low needs on a work morning (exhausted, starving, or severely stressed), it may be worth addressing those first even if it means arriving a few minutes late, since arriving in terrible condition can produce worse results than a slight delay.159159Career Comparison161161FeatureEsportsFootballCityDowonBliss BayJob TypeRabbit HoleRabbit Hole (Off-Site)Work DaysTue, Wed, ThuTue, Wed, ThuShift Hours9 AM - 6 PM (9h)9 AM - 3 PM (6h)Entry Pay264 Meow264 MeowMax Pay1,998 Meow1,998 MeowMeow per Hour (Max)222333Rank Count33Key SkillProgrammingFitnessSecondary SkillNoneCookingPhysical WorkplaceYes (DG Esports building)No (off-site, no building on map)Free Time After Work~4 hours~7 hours163163Related Topics164164Jobs and Careers for a full list of available career pathsProgramming Skill guideFitness Skill guideCooking Skill guideMeow currency overviewDowon and Bliss Bay location detailsTraits for character creation recommendationsEmotions and Mood for managing Zoi happiness before shiftsRabbit Hole Locations for all off-site job mechanicsCriminal Careers for the highest total pay alternativeLaw Career for the highest Meow-per-hour career in the game166166Tips168168Both Esports and Football are Rabbit Hole careers with identical pay scales (264 to 1,998 Meow) and 3 ranks.Football's 6-hour shift leaves the most free time per work day, making it ideal for Zois who want to pursue hobbies, side jobs, or social events in the evenings.Build your Programming skill before starting the Esports career and Fitness before Football. The relevant skill directly impacts shift performance and promotion speed.For the highest-paying career in the game, look into the Criminal careers (Boss rank at 2,169 Meow per shift). For the best hourly rate, consider the Lawyer career (Partner at 340 Meow/hour).Never miss a shift. Three unexcused absences result in termination, and you would have to start over from Rank 1.Respond to every work event pop-up within the 30-second timer. Letting the timer expire defaults to a neutral or slightly negative outcome.Keep all needs bars full before heading to work. A Zoi who arrives hungry, tired, or in a bad mood performs worse during the shift, slowing promotion progress.The Football career benefits from training both Fitness and Cooking. A morning workout followed by cooking a meal at home is an efficient double-skill routine for off days.If you want to play both careers across separate Zois, place one household in Dowon and another in Bliss Bay. Each career is city-locked and cannot be accessed from the other city.Use the Plesio Gaming Cafe on off days to level Programming for the Esports track. Your Zoi can also meet friends there, helping the Social need.Consider your Zoi's trait carefully during character creation. Scholar and Loner work well for Esports, while Active and Cheerful suit Football players.Monday night is the most important night of the week. Make sure your Zoi goes to bed early with full needs so they start Tuesday's shift at peak condition.
