About game
Climbing the corporate ladder requires careful planning as you balance professional duties with personal well-being in Making It: career simulator. Each turn represents a full year of your life, forcing you to make tough decisions about your limited action points. You might spend time grinding for a promotion or focusing on hobbies to keep your stress levels manageable. Managing your energy, reputation, and KPI metrics is essential because one wrong move leads to burnout or dismissal. This life sim challenges you to navigate complex office politics while building a personal life outside of your cubicle. You choose your path starting from entry-level roles and aiming for high-status positions through hard work or clever schemes. Your performance determines if you eventually retire in comfort or get pushed out by the team. This engaging career simulator runs directly in your browser without any annoying downloads or registrations required. Jump in now to see how high you can climb before your time runs out.
How to play
Each turn is a year of your life, from age 25 to retirement. The year opens with an event: read it and pick an answer, that's free. Then you spend action points — four per year, covering everything: work, rest, study, scheme, take risks, talk to colleagues, do hobbies. Unspent points burn. Press "Next year" for your salary and report.
Mind four bars: stress at 100 is burnout, energy at 0 is exhaustion, reputation at 0 gets you pushed out. KPI drives your career: below the minimum you get a warning, two in a row means dismissal; hit the target and you're up for promotion.
KPI grows from the "Work" action, its payoff from your skill and paid courses. Without studying, top positions stay out of reach.
Don't neglect people or yourself: ignored colleagues drift away, and a year without hobbies stacks a stress penalty.
Money is spent on the "Life" screen: housing, image, transport, courses, deposit.
The ending earns Connections, unlocking jobs and bonuses for future careers.
Features
- Dynamic Progression: Unlock new job titles and life paths as your career advances through the decades.
- Strategic Resource Management: Allocate four action points annually to balance career growth against your character's mental health.
- Relationship Simulation: Interact with colleagues and family members to build a support network that carries over into future runs.
- Company Culture Variations: Select between startups, state offices, or corporations to find an environment that fits your playstyle.
- Legacy System: Earn permanent Connections after retirement to provide yourself with significant bonuses for your next career attempt.
Who is it for
Life sim enthusiasts who enjoy strategic decision-making and resource management games. Fans of business simulations will appreciate the depth of the KPI and promotion systems, while casual players can focus on balancing the work-life aspects of the character's journey without needing complex tutorials or long-term commitments.
Controls
Select actions
Click or tap on the desired action buttons to spend your points.
Advance time
Press the Next year button to finalize your annual choices.
Manage life
Navigate to the Life screen via the menu to purchase upgrades or manage personal assets.
FAQ
How do I avoid getting fired in Making It: career simulator?
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You must keep your KPI above the minimum threshold and maintain a positive reputation. If your KPI drops too low for two consecutive years, you will be dismissed.
What happens if I reach burnout in Making It: career simulator?
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Hitting 100 stress points results in burnout, which effectively ends your current career run. You should prioritize rest and hobbies when your stress bar starts climbing.
Can I play Making It: career simulator on my phone?
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Yes, you can play this game directly in your mobile browser without downloading any apps.
