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Jobs and Careers - Version 23 vs Version 24
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11Overview22Jobs are the primary way for Zois to earn Meow in inZOI. There are over 30 organizations across the three playable cities: Dowon (13 employers), Bliss Bay (12 employers), and Cahaya (9 employers, added with the Island Getaway DLC). Each organization offers a career path with multiple promotion levels, increasing pay, and in some cases reduced hours at higher ranks.44Only Zois in the Young Adult through Middle-Aged life stages can hold jobs. Children and teens attend school instead, and Seniors are automatically retired. A Zoi can hold only one career at a time, and switching careers means quitting the current position first. As of v0.8.0, school enrollment and a player-owned business are separate categories that can stack alongside the career when schedules do not overlap. Attending university and holding a career simultaneously is now permitted under that rule.66How to Get a Job88Open the smartphone (press P) and tap the Career app. The app lists all available positions in the current city, organized by employer. Browse organizations, pick a position, and apply. Applications are accepted immediately with no interview or admission requirements. The only restriction is age: Zois must be Young Adult, Adult, or Middle-Aged.1010When applying, choose between Full-Time and Part-Time where both options exist. Part-time positions have fewer working days and no promotion ladder. Full-time careers offer advancement through multiple levels with increasing pay. Some jobs are city-exclusive, meaning a Zoi must live in or travel to a specific city to access certain employers.1313After accepting a job, the Zoi receives a confirmation text message on the smartphone. The first shift usually begins the next working day according to the employer's schedule. If the Zoi already holds a job, they must resign from it before applying elsewhere.1515Career Types1717inZOI divides careers into two main categories based on how the player experiences the Zoi's workday. For a detailed side-by-side breakdown, see the Active vs Rabbit Hole Careers article.1919Active (On-Site) Careers2121Active careers let the player view the workplace interior and directly control the Zoi during their shift. The workday is split into two halves, each with a set of timed tasks displayed in the To-Do List (top-left corner of the screen). Tasks typically involve performing specific work actions such as operating equipment, assisting customers, or completing skill checks. Finishing all tasks before the timer runs out fills the promotion bar and may earn a Meow bonus. Failing tasks reduces job experience. This hands-on approach leads to faster promotions, typically 3 to 4 working days per rank.2323Active careers in the base game include the Idol Trainee and Entertainment Planning tracks at Adam Entertainment, the Firefighter career at Dowon Fire Station, the Amusement Park career at Bliss Bay Amusement Park, and several part-time retail jobs like the convenience store and furniture store positions.2525Rabbit Hole (Off-Site) Careers2727Rabbit hole careers send the Zoi off-screen via taxi. The player cannot see or control the Zoi at work, but receives periodic updates and workplace event choices during the shift. These events present two options and can influence the Zoi's mood, relationships with coworkers, or job performance. Promotions are slower, typically 8 to 10 working days per rank, because the player has less direct control over the Zoi's performance. With Autonomy enabled in the settings, Zois attend rabbit hole jobs automatically when a shift begins.2929Most careers in Dowon and Bliss Bay are rabbit hole positions, including law, technology, journalism, military, education, corporate, and criminal careers. All nine Cahaya careers are also rabbit hole positions.3131Promotions3333Each career tracks progress toward the next rank through a career bar visible in the Career app under "My Career." When the bar reaches 100%, the Zoi receives a promotion the next morning before heading to work, along with a text notification confirming the new rank and salary.3535For active careers, the bar fills primarily by completing To-Do List tasks during shifts. Each career level has specific objectives, often involving performing certain work actions or building relevant skills to a required level. The faster and more consistently a Zoi completes tasks, the quicker the bar fills. Failing tasks or performing poorly actively reduces progress.3737Rabbit Hole Career Advancement3939For rabbit hole careers, the career bar fills gradually based on attendance. Simply showing up for each scheduled shift adds progress. Work event choices during the shift can provide small bonuses or penalties to the bar. Because the player cannot directly control task completion, advancement takes roughly twice as long as active careers.4141If the career bar is full but the Zoi has not been promoted, it may indicate that no vacancy exists for the next position. In this case, the Zoi must wait until a slot opens. Higher ranks unlock better pay and, in some cases, reduced hours or fewer working days per week. All Zois must start at the entry-level position regardless of their skill levels, though building relevant skills before applying speeds up the promotion process once employed.4343Work Performance and Bonuses4545Active career shifts are divided into two halves, each with its own set of timed tasks. Completing all tasks in a half before the timer expires earns a Meow bonus on top of the regular daily salary. If a Zoi finishes all tasks for the entire shift early, they can leave work ahead of schedule without penalty. This early leave mechanic rewards skilled play and high-level Zois who can complete tasks quickly.4747Making the work schedule shorter through in-game settings can negatively affect promotion speed. The game tracks total hours worked, so reducing shift length means less career bar progress per day. For Zois who want to maximize their advancement speed, working the full scheduled hours is important.4949Getting Fired5151Three unexcused absences result in termination. The Zoi receives a "Termination of Employee" text message on the smartphone. After being fired, the Zoi can apply for other jobs immediately or reapply for the same position if a vacancy exists. All promotion progress resets when reapplying. Missing work without quitting counts as an unexcused absence, so players should resign through the Career app's "My Career" tab if they plan to take a break from employment.5353Senior Retirement5555All Seniors are automatically retired when they age into the Senior life stage. Their current job is terminated immediately. Seniors cannot hold careers. Players can disable aging in simulation settings to prevent forced retirement.5757The Idol Trainee career at Adam Entertainment has an additional age restriction: it enforces mandatory retirement as soon as the Zoi ages up to Adult. This makes it the only career in the game with an age ceiling below the Senior life stage.5959Commute6161Zois leave home approximately 1 hour before their shift starts (for example, leaving at 8 AM for a 9 AM shift). This travel time is automatic and cannot be skipped. The Zoi boards a taxi for rabbit hole careers or travels to the workplace for active careers. The Career app on the smartphone shows the daily schedule, including shift times, so players can plan around the commute window.6363Dowon Careers6565The city of Dowon has 13 organizations offering employment. Dowon is the Seoul-inspired urban center and features both active workplaces and rabbit hole offices. Salaries shown below are per workday and represent the entry-level and top-rank pay for the full-time track.6767EmployerCareerRanksEntry SalaryTop SalaryScheduleTypeAdam EntertainmentIdol Trainee31366005 days, 10AM-6PMActiveAdam EntertainmentEntertainment Planning31981,2965 days, 9AM-6PMActiveAZ Convenience StoreCashier / Manager23609183 days, 9AM-6PMActive (PT)Dowon DeliCashier15405403 days, 9AM-7PMActive (PT)Dowon Fire StationFirefighter52971,3954 days, 9AM-6PMActiveDowon SolutionsStreet Soldier33602,1693 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleDW SoftDeveloper34141,8453 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleDG EsportsPro Gamer32641,9983 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleJustitia Law FirmLawyer33002,0403 days, 9AM-3PMRabbit HoleMilitary Manpower AdminSoldier32791,8273 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleMirror of the TimesJournalist34051,6653 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleUniversity of YoungsungProfessor33421,9203 days, 9AM-3PMRabbit HoleAramir GroupOffice Worker33781,8813 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit Hole6969Dowon's highest-paying career is the criminal path at Dowon Solutions, where the Boss rank earns 2,169 Meow per shift. The Lawyer career at Justitia offers the best hourly rate at roughly 340 Meow per hour thanks to its 6-hour shift (9AM to 3PM). The Firefighter career is the only Dowon position with five promotion ranks, offering the longest career progression in the city.7070Dowon Rank Details7272The following table shows the individual rank names for each Dowon career. All Zois start at the lowest rank regardless of skill level.7474EmployerRank 1 (Entry)Rank 2Rank 3Rank 4Rank 5Adam Entertainment (Idol)Rookie TraineeJunior TraineeSenior Trainee--Adam Entertainment (Ent.)EmployeeTeam LeadCEO--AZ Convenience StoreCashierManager---Dowon Fire StationTraineeLieutenantCaptainBattalion ChiefAsst. ChiefDowon SolutionsMuscleCrew ManagerBoss--DW SoftJunior DevSenior DevLead Developer--DG EsportsAmateur GamerPro GamerLegendary Gamer--Justitia Law FirmJunior LawyerSenior LawyerPartner--Military Manpower AdminTraineeOfficerGeneral--Mirror of the TimesReporterEditorEditor-in-Chief--University of YoungsungAssistant Prof.Full ProfessorDistinguished Prof.--Aramir GroupSecretaryChief SecretaryDirector--7777Bliss Bay Careers7878Bliss Bay has 12 organizations. The coastal, Los Angeles-inspired city mirrors some of Dowon's offerings under different employer names while adding unique options like the Amusement Park, Nautilus football club, and beachside retail shops.8080EmployerCareerRanksEntry SalaryTop SalaryScheduleTypeBliss Bay Amusement ParkPark Worker43101,5503 days, 11AM-8PMActiveBliss Bay NautilusFootball Player32641,9983 days, 9AM-3PMRabbit HoleBliss Bay TimesJournalist34051,6653 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleBlue Moon SoftDeveloper34141,8453 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleGolden Apple BurgerCashier12702703 days, 9AM-7PMActive (PT)McKenzie Furniture StoreCashier / Manager23609183 days, 9AM-6PMActivePosey's Surf ShopCashier / Manager23609183 days, 9AM-6PMActive (PT)Themis & JonesLawyer34502,0403 days, 9AM-3PMRabbit HolePlutus FinancialPortfolio Manager33781,8813 days, 9AM-3PMRabbit HoleNavySoldier32791,8273 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleWestside HustlerGangster33602,1693 days, 9AM-6PMRabbit HoleBliss Bay UniversityProfessor33421,9203 days, 9AM-3PMRabbit Hole8282Bliss Bay shares several career types with Dowon under different employer names. The Westside Hustler gang is the Bliss Bay equivalent of Dowon Solutions, offering the same criminal career path and salary. Themis & Jones offers a higher entry salary (450 Meow) for lawyers compared to Dowon's Justitia (300 Meow), though both cap at the same Partner salary of 2,040 Meow.8383Bliss Bay Rank Details8585Individual rank names for each Bliss Bay career path.8787EmployerRank 1 (Entry)Rank 2Rank 3Rank 4Bliss Bay Amusement ParkField WorkerCashierOffice StaffTeam LeaderBliss Bay NautilusBackup PlayerStarting PlayerAll-Star Player-Bliss Bay TimesReporterEditorEditor-in-Chief-Blue Moon SoftJunior DevSenior DevLead Developer-McKenzie Furniture StoreCashierManager--Posey's Surf ShopCashierManager--Themis & JonesJunior LawyerSenior LawyerPartner-Plutus FinancialInternAnalystPortfolio Manager-NavyCorporalCaptainColonel-Westside HustlerRookieUnderbossBoss-Bliss Bay UniversityAssistant Prof.Full ProfessorDistinguished Prof.-8989Cahaya Careers9090The Island Getaway DLC (v0.3.0) introduced nine careers exclusive to Cahaya. All Cahaya careers are full-time rabbit hole jobs. There are no part-time or active careers on the island. See the Cahaya Careers article for full details on each position.9292EmployerCareerRanksEntry SalaryTop SalaryNotesSawara Law FirmLawyer34502,040Highest-paying legitimate career in CahayaRed Bone TissueCriminal33602,169Boss rank is highest-paid position on the islandHarihari Travel AgencyTour Guide33001,100Tourism-focused careerJallan NetworkTaxi Driver3270950Drives across islands via sea routesNapas YogaYoga Instructor3260900Spa and wellness careerConservationSea Turtle Nestwatcher32801,000Environmental careerNatap Encyclopedia Assoc.Researcher3110600Lowest-paying career in CahayaFarmFarmer11201207 days/week, mornings only. No advancement.Mining UnionMiner1120120Single rank. Short daily hours.9494Cahaya Rank Details9595All Cahaya careers with three ranks follow a trainee-to-expert progression. The Farmer and Miner positions have no advancement path. Meow amounts shown in parentheses are the daily salary at each rank.9797EmployerRank 1 (Entry)Rank 2Rank 3Sawara Law FirmJunior Lawyer (450)Senior Lawyer (1,164)Partner (2,040)Red Bone TissueRookie (360)Underboss (666)Boss (2,169)Harihari Travel AgencyTrainee (300)Formal Guide (600)Professional Guide (1,100)Jallan NetworkRookie Driver (270)Reliable Driver (540)Premium Driver (950)Napas YogaLotus Space Asst. (260)Meditation Leader (520)Yoga Researcher (900)ConservationNestwatcher (280)Hatching Volunteer (560)Marine Guardian (1,000)Natap EncyclopediaInvestigator (110)Researcher (350)Assoc. Manager (600)FarmFarmer (120)--Mining UnionMiner (120)--9999Freelance Work100100Not all income comes from formal employment. Zois can earn Meow through several freelance activities that do not require applying through the Career app. Freelance income varies by skill level and product quality. High-level creators can exceed formal career salaries.102102ActivitySkill RequiredHow It WorksWritingCritical ThinkingPublish books using the computer. Revenue depends on book quality and genre.ArtArtCreate paintings and sell them via the Pocket Market app on the smartphone.ProgrammingProgrammingDevelop and sell digital products through the computer. Apps and programs generate passive income.GardeningGardeningGrow and sell bonsai trees, harvested crops, and flowers. High Gardening skill can produce special-effect flowers worth more Meow.BuskingPerformancePerform on the street using instruments or the Performance skill. Tips from passersby provide income.LecturingVariousGive lectures on mastered topics. Lecture payments scale with skill level.104104Freelance Delivery Career105105The March 2026 update introduced the Freelance Delivery career, also called the Courier career. Zois can accept delivery orders from clients and transport items to destinations around the city. Unlike traditional careers, Freelance Delivery does not require applying through the Career app and operates on a pick-up-and-deliver basis with flexible scheduling. This provides an alternative income source for Zois who prefer working independently without fixed shifts.107107Business Ownership109109The v0.5.0 update (December 2025) added the Small Business System. Zois can own and operate their own commercial enterprises, earning revenue from customer traffic and managing daily operations through the Business App on the smartphone. Business ownership is separate from holding a career and provides a second income stream.111111There are multiple business types available. The original v0.5.0 release included cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars, florist shops, confectioneries, gyms, schools, and open lots. The March 2026 update expanded the floristry system with bouquet crafting and added movie theater functionality.113113Business TypeKey SkillNotesCafeCoffee CraftLow startup cost. Good beginner business. Serves beverages and light food.BakeryBakingMenu customization. Revenue depends on recipe variety and quality.RestaurantCookingFull menu of savory dishes. Higher complexity but strong revenue.BarDrink MixingBest with evening hours. Serves cocktails and beverages.GymFitnessNo crafting costs. Highest consistent passive income.SchoolVariousEducational business. Revenue from student enrollment.Flower ShopGardeningAdded March 2026. Sell bouquets and flower baskets. Requires seeds and fertile soil.Movie TheaterNoneAdded March 2026. Set showing times for Horror, Comedy, Romance, and Documentary films.Massage ParlorNoneAdded March 2026. Offer massage and wellness services.115115Business income varies depending on whether the player is actively present at the lot. Actively managing a gym can earn around 18,000 to 20,000 Meow per day, while the same gym generates roughly 6,000 Meow on days when the player does not visit. Starting with a cafe or gym is recommended for first-time business owners due to low setup requirements and reliable income. For a complete guide to business management, see the Business article.116116Upcoming Career Content118118The 2026 roadmap announced in December 2025 outlines several career system expansions planned throughout the year:120120Police Career: A full police career system including patrol cars, real-time criminal searches, on-site arrests, and police station procedures.Beauty and Salon Careers: Careers related to beauty and salon services tied to the appearance customization system, including hair salons.Multiple Jobs: Support for Zois holding more than one job simultaneously.Job Interviews: An interview process added to the application system for certain positions.Remote Work: The ability for Zois to work from home for compatible careers.Performance Evaluation: A more detailed performance review system that influences promotions and pay raises.Teen Part-Time Jobs: Expanded part-time jobs accessible to teenage Zois, broadening employment options for younger life stages.122122These features are expected to roll out gradually across quarterly updates throughout 2026. The development team has emphasized a "Fundamentals First" approach, focusing on strengthening the game's core job, building, and terrain editing systems.124124Related Career Articles126126The following articles provide detailed information about specific career paths, salary breakdowns, and employer organizations across all cities:128128Career Salary ComparisonCareer Advancement GuideActive vs Rabbit Hole CareersPart-Time JobsCahaya CareersFreelance CareersFreelance Delivery CareerBusinessBeauty and Salon CareersEsports and Football CareersSports and Gaming CareersCriminal CareersLaw CareersMilitary CareersJournalism CareersTechnology CareersEducation and Academic CareersCorporate and Finance CareersEntertainment CareersFirefighter CareerPolice CareerNavy CareerFlorist CareerIdol Trainee CareerFurniture Store CareerSurf Shop CareerConvenience Store Career130130V0.8.0 Career Additions (April 29, 2026)132132The v0.8.0 update added six new active careers. All six use a new interview-then-impress acceptance flow that replaces the instant-hire model used by older careers.134134New V0.8.0 Active Careers136136CareerCitiesTypeResearcher CareerDowon, Bliss BayActiveIT Developer CareerDowon, Bliss BayActiveArchitect CareerDowon, Bliss BayActiveMusic Producer CareerDowon, Bliss BayActiveJournalist CareerDowon, Bliss BayActiveTravel Agent CareerCahaya onlyActive138138Hair Salon and Clothing Store also arrived in v0.8.0, but as new business types in the player-owned business framework rather than as Career app entries. Salon chairs change other Zois' hairstyles; mannequins display outfits that other Zois can try on. See the Business Ownership section below for the full business type list.139139Interview-Then-Impress Flow141141Hiring on the new careers requires:143143Apply through the Career app on the Smartphone.Schedule an interview slot.Show up at the workplace at the scheduled time.Pass a dialogue and skill check during the interview.Once accepted, the first shift slots into the Zoi's daily schedule.145145Interview difficulty scales with relevant skills. Building career-relevant skills before applying improves outcomes.147147School + Business + Career Separation149149v0.8.0 separated school, business, and career into three independent categories. As long as their schedules do not overlap, all three can be assigned to the same Zoi simultaneously.151151Conflicts are resolved by priority:153153School first.Career second.Business third.Freelance fits alongside, requiring a freelance license obtained on the home computer.155155Daily Salary Distribution157157Salaries are now distributed daily rather than on a per-period cycle. The Money app shows daily inflows and outflows for active careers, businesses, and freelance work.159159Leave and Workplace Features161161Paid leave: registerable through the home computer.Sick leave: triggered when the Zoi cannot attend due to needs failure.Remote work: registration determines which task types can be performed at home.Team projects: 4-day collaborative projects with contribution graded per Zoi.Performance tracking: tardiness and absences negatively affect evaluations.Retirement: meeting tenure requirements triggers a retirement party social event.Severance: fired, departing, or retiring Zois receive severance pay.163163Freelance License System165165v0.8.0 added a freelance license system with four license types. A license must be obtained at the home computer before any freelance work begins. Higher license grades unlock harder tasks at higher pay.167167LicenseDescriptionDeliveryTransport items between clientsCreativeProduce writing, music, programs, or mediaPublishingEarn commissions on published creationsSell OnlineLower-payout sales of custom work169169Career Tips170170Criminal careers (Boss rank at 2,169 Meow/day) pay the most per shift across all cities, but they cause negative karma and raise Crime Score.The Lawyer Partner position offers the best hourly rate at roughly 340 Meow per hour thanks to the short 6-hour schedule (9AM to 3PM).Part-time jobs require no skill investment and provide steady income while developing other skills. They are a solid starting option for new Zois.Building relevant skills before applying speeds up promotions. For example, leveling the Programming skill before joining DW Soft helps fill the career bar faster.The Idol Trainee career is the only one with an age ceiling: mandatory retirement when the Zoi ages up to Adult. Plan accordingly if pursuing this path.Switching careers resets all promotion progress. Consider reaching the top rank before changing jobs to maximize lifetime earnings.Three unexcused absences gets your Zoi fired. If you need time off, resign through the Career app first.Seniors are auto-retired. Plan your Zoi's career timeline so they reach top ranks before aging into the Senior life stage.A Zoi can only hold one career at a time. School enrollment and a player-owned business are separate categories that can stack alongside the career as of v0.8.0, as long as the schedules do not overlap. Use off-days for freelance income or supplemental business management.For active careers, completing tasks quickly earns bonus Meow and can trigger early leave. The faster the Zoi's relevant skill level, the easier the tasks become.Rabbit hole career promotions are slow (8 to 10 working days per rank). Patience is key, and missing even one shift sets back progress significantly.The Gym is the most profitable business type when actively managed, generating up to 20,000 Meow per day with zero crafting material costs.Cahaya's Farmer and Miner positions have no promotion path and pay only 120 Meow/day. They exist for roleplay purposes rather than income optimization.Bliss Bay's Themis & Jones starts lawyers at 450 Meow versus Dowon's Justitia at 300 Meow. If your Zoi lives in Bliss Bay, the law career has a better entry salary.
