The very public cancelations of DEI programs got me thinking about my experience as the Executive Sponsor of a DEI program at a major global software company a few years ago.
There were several DEI groups (ex. LGBTQ, Pan-Asians, Blacks, etc.) and I was sponsor for the Black group. It was an enlightening experience for me and I'm proud that I helped many members secure interviews for internal positions and several were promoted.
My company's DEI program didn't have any hiring quotas, instead it was more of a networking and training opportunity for DEI members to share their experiences, learn some new skills and get exposure to sr. executives and hopefully secure the executive's support and encouragement.
As the sponsor of the DEI program, I couldn't help but acknowledge the advantages I'd enjoyed throughout my career as a tall white-guy, with similar tall white-guy professionals as family members. When graduating from Indiana University in 1989, I went to work at Price Waterhouse in St. Louis, the same office my Dad worked at when he graduated from college 25 years prior. I met all the hiring criteria (GPA, interviews etc.) and passed the CPA exam, etc. so the decision to hire me wasn't a favor to my Dad, but it certainly didn't hurt that a few of the partners knew my name and if nothing else, I didn't have imposter syndrome. My Dad had done this job and nearly everyone else doing the job looked like me as did almost everyone in sr. mgt.
My second job was with a company that employed my father-in-law. I don't think that influenced the decision to hire me, but it certainly didn't hurt. At this second company I entered the industry where I spent my career, much of it working for a guy who had attended my wedding as a guest of my in-laws. I'm confident that any of my colleagues would agree that I excelled in my various roles, but having those initial personal connections didn't hurt and there were other candidates and colleagues without the benefit of my network by birth and marriage. Through it all, I recognize that I looked like the hiring manager and the last person to have the job I was seeking.
One of the most enriching aspects of my DEI experience was gaining an understanding of how being a minority introduces an entirely new suite of uncertainties. On the rare occasion I received a less than stellar performance review or was passed over for a promotion, I never considered that my race/gender/sexual orientation might be the reason. But the conversations with my DEI colleagues confirmed that this is ALWAYS in the back of their mind, especially working for an overwhelmingly white company. Every colleague could cite examples of overt, incontrovertible racism they'd experienced (not necessarily at the company) which had made them question whether quiet racism was influencing their experience at our company. For example, was their supervisor just generally a jerk, or was the supervisor especially unpleasant to the employee because of her race, gender, etc.? If you've been on the receiving end of maltreatment, it can be difficult to be objective.
My role as the DEI sponsor was pretty straightforward. I did basic things like help critique resumes and provide interview coaching. I encouraged the candidates to overcome their imposter syndrome and apply for aspirational positions. Most importantly, I tried to be the networking resource they lacked. I sent notes and arranged brief phone calls with hiring managers to introduce the candidate. I was very careful not to inadvertently pressure the hiring manager (I know that just receiving an email from me created anxiety). I simply asked that the hiring manager/interviewer give the candidate an interview. I'm proud that my DEI group experienced above-average promotion velocity in the company.
Americans love to celebrate the 'pull yourself up by your bootstraps' story and white males especially want to believe that they are self made men. DEI programs can be challenging for guys like me because it can cause introspection which is humbling. It requires a person to acknowledge that maybe, just maybe you had some help along the way or at a minimum, you didn't face the external and internal obstacles of other candidates who may have been just as smart and capable. It is humbling to admit that at the very least, you benefitted from the fact that you looked like the last person who did the job; that's why I think white males are so intent on dismantling DEI programs.
The haze in my head fades a bit as I snap to attention. My head is fuzzy. Has been fuzzy. I remember my employee ID number, but… my name? I had one of those, right?
I am strapped down, my arms and legs spread eagle. I can see my body, so different than when I entered FemCorp job training a week ago. So much softer. Curvier. Better.
I can also see my manager. Her face is stern, all business. But with a hint of a smile. She’s holding something, but I can’t tell what. And Manager doesn’t seem like the right word. Not anymore. Not after the training modules. Mistress? Mommy? Both words ring in my head, pushing out everything but the pleasure.
“Your initial reconfiguration is almost complete, 651814. Reviewing your application paperwork, we saw you had high marks in quite a few categories. Impressive. So useful for us.”
I moan. It’s hard to form words right now, with how I feel. With everything I’ve learned from the training modules buzzing in my head.
“So, I spoke with the board, and they agree that you are going to need to undergo further assessments. To determine what position at FemCorp is just right for you. Of course, we may keep you on like this for a long while yet. Having flexible operatives has its advantages.”
“M…muh... muh, mistress?” I manage to stutter out. It's hard to form words.
“Shh, darling." She rubs my leg, reassuringly. "We’re going to cycle you through a variety of different roles. Hair, clothes, makeup, everything’s going to change regularly. You’ll receive proper programming in each of your tasks. Job skills, personality, name. The Occupational Training Pod is very versatile. But first.”
My eyes come into focus on the silvery object in her hand. A tattoo gun, I realize, just in time to feel the buzzing, the stinging, the absolute bliss on my inner thigh, the heat radiating through my entire body.
“We’ll need to keep track of who you are, sweetheart. This will link directly to your company profile.”
A barcode.
The last thing I remember before the haze takes me again is Mistress’ voice.
Hope this isn't a weird question, but do women do well in positions of leadership? The constant statement that women are too emotionally to lead is getting tired.
I feel like that's a really unfair statement anyways considering women were kept out of leadership positions, and now many women refuse to lead. That's okay, not saying women must. However for the ones that do, I'd like to know some female leaders I could look up to.
Not weird at all! In short, literature on this topic suggests that women in leadership positions perform either the same or better than men.
First, there are a few laymen oriented articles that address this topic [1, 2, 3]. These were written by the American Psychological Association [1] and Forbes [2, 3] and are heavily sourced. I'll be referencing some (but not all) of their sources as well, but they should be easy to follow if you want to read more. The articles use links instead of a reference list, however, so if you find a broken link, consider using the WaybackMachine on archive.org to find a copy of the source.
Subjective Perceptions
The Harvard Business Review has gathered a large dataset on subjective ratings of leader performance as evaluated by peers, superiors, and subordinates. From this dataset, they found that women outscored men on 17 of 19 "leadership capabilities", replicating their earlier results and indicating that on-average female leaders have a greater subjective performance than male leaders [4].
The American Psychological Association (APA) conducted a meta-analytic review of "16 nationally representative U.S. public opinion polls ... extending from 1946 to 2018" [5] found that a public opinion shift took place over this time, such that women are now rated as either equally or higher than men for competence, intelligence, and communion (broadly: concern for others). Men have retained a slight advantage in ratings of agency (broadly: self-oriented goal attainment).
Beyond that, the "mere presence" of a female leader led people to anticipate fairer treatment [6].
And a Pew Research Center survey from 2008 found that people ranked women either equal to or higher than men on most leadership traits (e.g., honest, intelligent) and political performance skills. Almost 70% of people indicated women and men make equally good political leaders. However, despite women's clear advantage when asking about specific skills, when directly asked who makes a better leader only 6% of people said women and 21% said men. This suggests that people's answer to this second question may be driven by sexist stereotypes (i.e., despite ranking women's leadership skills as better, people still default to belief in male leadership). [7]
All in all, this suggests that people believe that women are either equally or more qualified than men to lead (even if that doesn't translate to an explicit endorsement of female leaders over male leaders). So ... what about objective measures?
Political
A 2020 review on the impact of female political leaders [8] found strong evidence that more women representatives is related to lower levels of corruption, along with some evidence that more women in politics leads to better implementation of social programs, more legislation on neglected issues, and less conflict/human rights abuses. Women in politics are also more likely to prioritize human rights and access to "care" (e.g., health care, welfare, education, international aid, equal rights, etc.).
Another report [9] linked increased women’s political representation with greater legal equality and economic performance, and suggests that women's political representation leads to these outcomes. (While causation cannot be definitively established, the longitudinal research suggests a causal relationship such that having more female leadership leads to these positive outcomes.)
One way to objectively evaluate differences in men's and women's political leadership, is to examine differences in outcomes from a major global events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
This 2021 review [10], found female leaders (at country and state level) had a quicker response to the pandemic onset, lower fatality rates, and greater humanitarian response than male leaders. Given the comparatively low number of female leaders, some of these results were not statistically significant, but the pattern of results is still strongly suggestive. In any case, female leaders were at least as capable as male leaders in responding to the pandemic.
The above results are confirmed by a 2022 country-level analysis [11], and these results were strongly statistically significant, indicating that female leaders resulted in lower cases and deaths.
In fact, a Brazilian study [12] found that in addition to female leaders outperforming male leaders (in terms of a lower rate of COVID deaths and hospitalizations), local female leaders were able to mitigate the damage done by an irresponsible national leader (Bolsonaro). In short, "when faced with the decision between enforcing health measures against COVID-19 or trying to conquer the votes of local Bolsonaro supporters, our results suggest that female mayors were more likely to prioritize measures that can save lives".
All in all, female political leaders are either equal to or better than male political leaders.
Corporate
To start with, this 2017 review [13] indicates that some literature on financial outcomes suggests "firms run by female CEOs often report better ROA [return on assets], ROE [return on equity], and sales performance". However, they also indicate that research looking at a broader population (i.e., beyond "large firms in the United States"), does not always find this relationship. Even then, however, women's financial performance under a female leader is still equivalent to financial performance under a male leader.
An additional review [14], found similar results, with some finding a positive impact of female leadership on firm performance and others finding no difference between male and female leaders.
Other sources indicating increased profit under female leaders include:
A McKinsey & Company report [15] found greater diversity (i.e., sex and race) was associated with greater profitability. Specifically, the top 25% (top-quartile) most diverse companies worldwide had a 21% likelihood of outperforming their bottom-quartile peers.
A report by S&P Global, found firms with female CEOs and/or CFOs generated $1.8 trillion in excess profits and superior stock price performance [16].
An additional study [17] on 2 million companies across 32 countries in Europe found "a strong positive association between the share of women in senior positions and firms' ROA [return on assets]".
Beyond pure profit indicators, female corporate leaders are associated with:
Greater corporate responsibility [13]
Better internal management [13]
Lower firm risk [14, 20]
Better corporate credit rating [14]
Greater (bank) stability [18]
Fewer environmental violations [21]
Greater innovation [22]
Now, a reasonable criticism of all of this, is that this research is correlational and cannot establish causation. (The omnipresent problem in social research!) To a degree, this is a problem that cannot be fixed (i.e., there is no way to definitively prove causation without a controlled experiment). However, there are techniques that can provide strong support for causation. One such paper provides support against "reverse causation" (i.e., the idea that firms increase female representation when performing well), and found female representation among corporate board leadership predicts positive future performance [19]. This provides support for (but, again, cannot technically prove) a causal relationship between women's leadership and corporate performance.
Again, this indicates that female corporate leaders are either equal to or better than male corporate leaders.
Other
Political and corporate leadership are the two big categories where most of the research has been done. There are a few other relevant studies I'll describe here:
UNICEF (a part of the UN) reports that "women-led schools may perform better than men-led schools" as "learning outcomes ... for both girls and boys in female-led schools are higher" [23]
An experiment investigating team performance found "a positive and significant effect of female leadership on team performance" specifically "driven by the higher performance of team members in female-led teams" [24]
Unfortunately, the above study also found that "in spite of the higher performance of female-led teams, male members tended to evaluate female leaders as less effective, whereas female members have provided more favorable judgments", suggesting that men's interpretations of women's leadership abilities doesn't align with objective outcomes [24]
While not specifically about female leadership, a large study found that the "collective intelligence" of a group (essentially the IQ of a group rather than an individual) increases with the proportion of women in the group [25]
In addition, this review [26] describes a number of female leaders, so you may interested in it for "some female leaders [you] could look up to"
Women and Emotions
Lastly, I wanted to address "the constant statement that women are too emotionally to lead".
In terms of objective (or, as objective as we can get) measurements of emotional variability, there is little evidence that any sex differences exist, and if they do exist they are likely to be so small they would be (practically speaking) negligible [29].
However, an interesting study [27] examined "emotional expression content" by considering "feminine display rules" (suppression of negative emotions + simulation of positive emotions) and "masculine display rules" (suppression of positive emotions + simulation of negative emotions). As expected, women tended to follow feminine display rules, while men followed masculine display rules. However, this paradigm suggests it's not the amount of expressed emotion that varies by sex but the type of expressed emotion. Importantly, they also found that only the feminine display rules were associated with subjective distress.
A different study [28] examined sex differences in emotion regulation, specifically looking at two prosocial mechanisms and five antisocial mechanisms. They found women and men reported similar endorsement of 1 prosocial and 1 antisocial mechanism, women reported greater endorsement of the other prosocial mechanism, and men reported greater endorsement of the other 4 antisocial mechanisms.
One of the first articles I linked [2] discusses how women outperform men on prosocial behaviors/emotions (e.g., self-control, kindness, moral sensitivity) and men "outperform" women on antisocial behaviors/emotions (e.g., narcissism, aggression, etc.). To be clear, this is almost certainly a result of differences in socialization. That is: these differences are not "biological" or predetermined, instead society expects women to be more prosocial and men to be more antisocial, and we (tend to) meet those expectations.
All together, this suggests that men and women are both expected to modify their emotional expression (although the expectation for women is more likely to cause distress), women are more likely to display more prosocial and less antisocial emotions/behaviors, and women are more likely to deal with emotion constructively.
Ironically, based on the literature in the previous sections, society's expectations for women (i.e., empathy, team work, care for other people, etc.) are part of what drives their superior leadership performance over men.
TL;DR:
Women are either equal or better leaders than men based on: subjective evaluations, objective evaluations of political leaders, and objective evaluations of corporate leaders.
Women — in general and in leadership roles — improve the performance of people in their group.
Women and men likely don’t differ in emotional experience, but are both expected to modulate their emotional expression (in different ways).
Socialization and societal expectations induce more prosocial behavior in women and antisocial behavior in men. (Likely contributing to women’s superior leadership.)
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Background
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Personality
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Specializations
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Notable Operations
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Conclusion
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When you learn with them, it's like becoming a superhero who understands Python really well. You'll be able to use Python to create things in the real world, like games, apps, and more. I started my own adventure at ACTE Training Institute, and now I'm really skilled at using Python.
My own Python journey commenced at ACTE, enabling me to progress to an expert level. Here are key points to consider before commencing your Python learning experience:
Course Content and Curriculum: A course that covers Python fundamentals comprehensively, encompassing topics from syntax and data types to loops, functions, and beyond. Advanced subjects like object-oriented programming and working with libraries should also be included.
Hands-on Practice: Practical exercises and coding assignments are crucial for reinforcing learning. Confirm that the course provides ample hands-on practice and projects to apply acquired knowledge.
Instructor Expertise: Evaluate the instructors' qualifications and experience in both Python programming and teaching to ensure high-quality guidance.
Student Reviews and Testimonials: Look for feedback from former students, accessible through searches for "student reviews" or "student testimonials."
Flexible Learning Options: Choose a course that offers flexibility, whether through self-paced learning, live online classes, or a blend of both, to suit your preferences and schedule.
Project-Based Learning: Emphasizing project-based learning is highly advantageous, as it enables the application of knowledge in practical scenarios and the creation of a portfolio.
Support and Community: A supportive learning environment is vital, providing access to instructors and a community forum or chat for interaction among learners.
Additional Resources: Access to supplementary materials like lecture notes, code samples, and top MNC questions is valuable for future reference.
Price and Value: Prioritize course quality over cost. A well-structured course with comprehensive content and robust support may be worth a higher investment.
Course Duration: Consider your learning style—some prefer intensive shorter courses, while others benefit from longer durations with more practice time.
Certification: If certification holds importance for you, choose a course that offers certificates to enhance your resume or portfolio.
If you want to learn more about Python, feel free to contact ACTE Institution because they offer certifications and job opportunities. Experienced teachers can help you learn better. You can find these services both online and offline. Take things step by step and consider enrolling in a course if you’re interested.
Flutter and Swift Which One Best Fits for Your Next iOS App Development Project
If you are planning to develop an iOS app for your business, you might be wondering which technology to choose: Flutter or Swift. Both of them have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the best choice depends on your specific needs and preferences. In this article, we will compare Flutter and Swift in terms of features, performance, development time, and cost, and help you decide which one is more suitable for your next iOS app development project.
Flutter is an open-source framework by Google that allows you to create cross-platform applications with a single codebase. You can use Flutter to build apps for iOS, Android, web, and desktop with the same UI and logic. Flutter uses Dart as its programming language, which is a modern, expressive, and object-oriented language that supports sound null safety. Flutter also provides a rich set of widgets, animations, and tools that make it easy to create beautiful and responsive user interfaces.
Swift is a native programming language by Apple that is designed for building apps for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Swift is fast, safe, and interactive, and it offers many features that make it a powerful and expressive language. Swift also has a large and active community of developers who contribute to its development and improvement. Swift apps can leverage the full potential of Apple’s hardware and software ecosystem, such as ARKit, Core ML, SiriKit, etc.
When it comes to features, both Flutter and Swift have their own strengths and weaknesses. Flutter’s main advantage is that it enables you to build cross-platform apps with a single codebase, which means you can save time and resources by not having to maintain separate codebases for different platforms. Flutter also offers hot reload and hot restart features that allow you to see the changes in your app instantly without losing the app state or restarting the app. Flutter also has a graphics engine called Skia that renders the UI directly on the screen, which gives you more control over the appearance of your app.
Swift’s main advantage is that it is a native language that is optimized for iOS development. Swift apps can access all the native features and libraries of iOS without any limitations or compatibility issues. Swift also has a better integration with Xcode, which is Apple’s official IDE for iOS development. Xcode offers many tools and features that make iOS development easier and faster, such as code completion, debugging, testing, etc. Swift also has a better support for SwiftUI, which is a declarative UI framework that allows you to build UIs with less code.
When it comes to performance, both Flutter and Swift apps can deliver high-quality and smooth user experiences. However, there are some differences in how they achieve this. Flutter apps run on a virtual machine called Dart VM that executes the Dart code at runtime. This adds some overhead to the app performance compared to native apps. However, Flutter also uses ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation that converts the Dart code into native machine code before running the app. This improves the app performance significantly and reduces the startup time.
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This is a twelve generation challenge for all of the marriage candidates from concernedape’s stardew valley.
Usual rules apply, meaning no cheats that give you an unfair advantage. Your sims do not have to look or be named after the characters in each generation. do whatever you like!
Generation 1: Abigail:
You were raised with humble upbringings. Your dad ran a general store, while your mom was best at complaining about your “alternative lifestyle.” You left home looking to start a life free of rules and parents, and with 20 000 simoleons in your pocket, you settled down in a new city.
traits: music lover, adventurous, geek .
aspiration: the curator.
career: tech guru, esport gamer branch
goals:
⦁ max out the rock climbing skill
⦁ reach at least level 5 of the video game skill.
⦁ reach at least level 5 in any musical instrument.
⦁ complete the frog collection.
⦁ climb the top of the mountain in Mt. Komorebi
⦁ have one “quirky” trait, appearance-wise (e.g. unnatural hair color).
⦁ have two best friends, and marry one of them.
⦁ own a cat named david jr.
⦁ have at least two children.
Generation 2: Emily:
You’re just working at the bar to make ends meet… but your real passion is tailoring. You make your clothes from scratch.
⦁ max out the knitting skill.
⦁ complete the knitted clothes colection.
⦁ must live in the same house as your sibling.
⦁ make a best friend with a sim who lives in another city/world.
⦁ grow your own garden. you like your meals organic.
⦁ decorate your house with clothing racks. you love fashion.
⦁ develop max affinity with another sim in both the green and pink bars, have two or more children with them, then “ask just to be friends.”
⦁ never marry.
Generation 3: Sam:
You are an outgoing, friendly sim who is brimming with youthful energy. You play guitar and drums, and want to start a band as soon as you have enough songs together. However, you do have a habit of starting ambitious projects and not finishing them.
⦁ have a job as a part-time retail employee as a teen.
⦁ reach level 10 of the entertainer career.
⦁ max out the guitar skill.
⦁ reach at least level 5 in the video game skill.
⦁ must not be the youngest child. live with your younger sibling(s) until they are old enough to move out. have a good relationship with them.
⦁ have a strained relationship with your father (if not applicable, with any one parent).
⦁ become best friends with two other entertainers.
⦁ be married twice, and have one child with each spouse.
Generation 4: Sebastian:
You are a rebellious loner who lives in your parents’ basement. You tend to get deeply absorbed in computer games, comic books, and sci-fi novels, and will sometimes spend great lengths of time pursuing these hobbies alone in your room. You can be a bit unfriendly to people you don’t know.
⦁ reach the top of the freelance programmer career.
⦁ reach level 5 of the keyboard (piano) skill.
⦁ reach level 5 of the video gaming skill.
⦁ max out the programming skill.
⦁ have a negative relationship with your half-sibling and step-parent.
⦁ live in the basement of your parents’ house.
⦁ only have one child, with whom you have a strained relationship.
⦁ eventually let your relationship with your spouse deteriorate and subsequently get a divorce.
Generation 5: Penny:
You live with your mom in a little trailer. while your mom is out carousing at the bar, you quietly tends to your chores in the dim, stuffy room you are forced to call home. you are shy and modest, without any grand ambitions for life other than settling in and starting a family. You likes to cook (although your skills are questionable) and read books from the local library.
traits: family-oriented, bookworm, neat.
aspiration: big happy family
career: none.
goals:
⦁ live with your mother (if not applicable, any one parent), with whom you have a negative relationship.
⦁ you must cook for your parent and clean the house every day.
⦁ live in a trailer-esque house. you are by no means wealthy.
⦁ reach level 5 of the cooking skill.
⦁ both you and your parent may not have jobs
⦁ marry the first person you fall in love with.
⦁ your spouse is the only one who may bring in any income, while you are a stay at home mom.
⦁ own a luxury pool at some point in your life.
Generation 6: Harvey:
You’re a little old for a bachelor, but you have a kind heart and a respected position in the community. You live in a small apartment, but spend most of your time working. There’s a sense of sadness about you.
⦁ never date throughout your teens or young adulthood. focus on your career instead. get married only as an adult.
⦁ reach the top of the doctor career.
⦁ you love planes and decorate your house with plane related items
⦁ own a coffee machine. drink coffee as much as possible.
⦁ go jogging at least three times a week.
⦁ set up a reading garden in your backyard.
⦁ live in an apartment until you marry
⦁ have at least two children. having spent most of your life single, you want to have a comfortably sized family asap.
Generation 7: Haley:
Being wealthy and popular throughout high school has made you a little conceited and self-centered. You have a tendency to judge people for superficial reasons. But is it too late for you to discover a deeper meaning to life? Is there a fun, open-minded young person hidden within that shell?
traits: materialistic, snob, outgoing.
aspiration: fabulously wealthy.
career: none (only get one after you are married).
goals:
⦁ become enemies with your one of your sibling as a teenager.
⦁ max out the photography skill.
⦁ you may only get a career after you are married, and you must follow the same career path as your spouse. they opened your mind and inspired you to have interests beyond shopping.
⦁ earn at least three points in charisma, so you may donate to online charities after you are married.
⦁ bake a cake for every birthday that comes around.
⦁ grow a flower garden.
⦁ become friends with your sibling(s) again after you are married.
Generation 8: Elliot:
You live alone in a cabin. You are a writer who dreams of one day writing a magnificent novel. You are a sentimental “romantic” with a tendency to go off onto flowery, poetic tangents. When you can afford it, you enjoy a strong beverage at the bar.
⦁ reach the top of the author career.
⦁ live in a cabin-esque house near the beach
⦁ max out the writing skill.
⦁ reach level 5 of the piano skill.
⦁ reach level 5 of the cooking skill.
⦁ own a small garden.
⦁ specialize in romance books and poetry. later, you may also specialize in sci fi or mystery novels.
⦁ write love emails to your love interest at least once a week.
⦁ go to a bar at least once a week
Generation 9: Leah:
You love to spend time outside, foraging for a wild meal or simply enjoying the gifts of the season. You’re a talented artist with a large portfolio of work… Yet you’re too nervous to display it to the public.
traits: art lover, loves outdoors, foodie.
aspiration: painter extraordinaire.
career: none (painter, later on).
goals:
⦁ max out the painting skill, and paint at least 5 masterpieces.
⦁ date only one person in your young adulthood and have a child with them, but never marry. your partner is unsupportive of your artistic lifestyle and encourages you to “get a real job.” whether you choose to get a traditional career, that is not as a painter, is up to you.
⦁ eventually marry the love of your life as an adult: someone who is supportive of your art. if you did choose a career, quit and take up a career as a painter.
⦁ have at least one child with your new spouse.
⦁ harvest wild fruits, vegetables, etc. on weekends.
⦁ grow an excellent apple tree.
⦁ attend a flea market and sell your art.
Generation 10: Maru:
You acquired a passion for creating gadgets at a young age. When you aren’t in your room, fiddling with tools and machinery, you sometime do odd jobs at the local hospital.
⦁ reach level 10 of the athlete career track.
⦁ max out the handiness skill.
⦁ max out the logic skill.
⦁ have a negative relationship with your half-sibling.
⦁ upgrade at least five objects.
⦁ own a rocket ship.
⦁ your sim’s partner must be friends with your father (if not applicable, with either parent) before you can become engaged.
⦁ eventually, your relationship with your spouse becomes strained and you break up. you die as soon as your eldest child is a young adult.
Generation 11: Alex:
You love sports. You are quite arrogant and brag to everyone that you are going to be a professional athlete. Is your cockiness just a facade to mask your crushing self-doubt? Are you using your sports dream to fill the void left by the disappearance of your parents?
traits: bro, active, dog lover.
aspiration: bodybuilder.
career: athlete, professional athlete branch.
goals:
⦁ reach level 10 of the athlete career track.
⦁ max out the athletic skill.
⦁ become enemies with your father, but have had a very close relationship with your mother.
⦁ begin dating in your teens and go on at least three dates with three different people.
⦁ do not marry until you are in the later stages of young adulthood. you’re marrying your soulmate, someone who stuck with you despite your arrogance.
⦁ own a dog named dusty.
Generation 12: Shane:
You are often rude and unhappy, and suffer from depression and alcohol dependence. However, your attitude starts to change towards your spouse. After work you frequently spend your evenings at the bar. If you could reset your life maybe you’d start a chicken farm. Only free-range eggs of course.
traits: lazy, gloomy, cat lover.
aspiration: friend of the animal.
career: retail employee.
goals:
⦁ go to the bar after work every day.
⦁ get pizza delivered at least once a week
⦁ only get married as an adult.
⦁ after marriage, quit your job as a retail employee and choose a different career path. you’ve been encouraged by your spouse to give up alcohol.
⦁ after marriage, start a small garden.
⦁ have a maximum of two children.
⦁ max out the pet trainig skill
⦁ adopt a cat named charlie.
⦁ adopt one dog and train them all tricks
