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Remote Work - Version 8 vs Version 9
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11Remote Work22Remote work as a formal career option is confirmed for inZOI on the Q1 2026 roadmap, which lists enhanced job systems supporting "multiple jobs, interviews, remote work, and performance evaluation." In the current Early Access version, there is no official remote work career track. However, Zois can already earn income from home through several creative and digital activities, effectively working from home without a formal employer. Freelance careers including writing, game development, photography, and blogging are planned for Q2 2026.44Current Home-Based Income Methods66Although formal remote work careers do not exist yet, Zois have multiple ways to earn Meow without leaving the house. These activities use household furniture and equipment, primarily computers and crafting stations.88Computer-Based Income1111A computer or laptop is the most versatile home income tool. Zois can use it to create and sell digital products:1313ActivitySkill UsedHow to SellNotesWrite novels/booksCritical ThinkingSell directly through the computerFast money maker. Books sell instantly with no travel needed.Code programs/appsProgrammingSell directly through the computerViable income for a 3-Zoi family. Higher skill levels unlock better-paying programs.Compose musicInstrumentSell directly through the computerRequires Instrument level 2+. Unlocks genres at levels 2, 4, and 6. See Music and Radio.Produce videosMedia ProductionSell directly through the computerQuality improves with higher Media Production skill.1515For all computer-based creations, click on the computer, instruct your Zoi to create the item, then select "Sell" once the item is finished. The sale is processed immediately with no intermediary steps. Income scales with skill level, as higher-quality products command better prices.1616Crafted Item Sales1818Physical items created at home can be sold through the Pocket Market app on the smartphone or through direct inventory sales:2020ItemRequired FurnitureSkill UsedSales ChannelPaintingsEaselArtPocket Market app or direct inventory saleBonsai treesGarden setupGardeningPocket Market appCrafted furnitureFurniture WorkbenchHouseworkDirect inventory saleJewelryCrafting tableHandiworkDirect inventory saleHarvested cropsGarden plotsGardeningEach good-quality harvest earns 500 Meow2222The Pocket Market is a built-in smartphone app that lets you list crafted items for sale to other residents of the city. To sell: open your Zoi's inventory through the bottom-screen button, select the item, and click the sell button. For Pocket Market listings, other Zois in the city will browse and purchase your items over time.2323Home Income vs. Traditional Careers2525Working from home through creative activities has several advantages and trade-offs compared to traditional careers:2727FactorHome IncomeTraditional CareerScheduleFully flexible. Work any time.Fixed schedule (typically 3 days/week, set hours).CommuteNone. Stay at home.Zoi takes a taxi to the workplace.Income ceilingDepends on skill level and production speed. Can be very profitable at high levels.Top-tier salaries reach 1,800+ Meow/day (e.g., Partner Lawyer: 2,040/day).Skill developmentNaturally levels relevant skills while producing items.Some active careers provide direct skill experience during tasks.Social interactionNone. Zoi works alone.Active careers involve coworkers and workplace events.Promotion pathNo formal promotions. Income grows as skill increases.Multi-tier promotion tracks with specific requirements.2929For Zois who need flexibility (for example, parents managing toddlers or Zois running a business on the side), home-based income provides a reliable way to earn Meow without the rigid schedule of traditional employment.3030Business Ownership as Home-Adjacent Work3232The business ownership system introduced in v0.5.0 (December 2025) provides another form of self-directed work. While business properties operate at a separate location from your residential lot, the owner controls all aspects of operations. This is closer to entrepreneurship than traditional employment, and many of the same skills used for home-based income (Cooking, Baking, Coffee Craft, Drink Mixing) are directly applicable to running a business.34342026 Roadmap: Formal Remote Work3636The official 2026 roadmap, published by director Kjun on December 26, 2025, confirms several career system enhancements that will introduce formal remote work:3838Q1 2026: Enhanced Job System4040FeatureDescriptionRemote workthe ability to work from home as part of a traditional career rather than commuting to a workplace. This would allow Zois to hold conventional jobs while staying at home, potentially combining career progression with household responsibilities.Multiple jobsZois will be able to hold more than one job simultaneously, opening the door to combining a remote position with a part-time job or freelance activity.Job interviewsa hiring process beyond the current instant-acceptance system. See Job Interviews for details.Performance evaluationformal reviews that affect career progression. See Performance Reviews for details.4242Q2 2026: Freelance Careers4343FeatureDescriptionWritinga formal freelance career path for authors and writers, building on the current ability to write and sell books from a computer.Game developmenta freelance career path for creating and selling games, extending the existing Programming skill.Photographya freelance career leveraging the Media Production skill and Photo Mode system.Blogginga new freelance career for creating and monetizing online content.Careers for elderly Zoisage-appropriate career options for Zois in the Elder life stage, who currently face mandatory retirement from most traditional careers.4545Additional career expansions mentioned on the roadmap include taxi driver positions, food truck operations, and delivery jobs. New careers including musicians, couriers, and writers are listed under the "Fundamentals First" improvements to the economy and jobs system.4646As with all roadmap items, the developers have cautioned that specific features and timelines are subject to change. Some features may shift between quarters or may prove technically challenging to implement within the planned timeframe.
