tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post1889989991852190756..comments2024-01-23T08:34:19.906+11:00Comments on Sullivan: Next yearCarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-51865627512620265072017-05-24T10:03:21.517+10:002017-05-24T10:03:21.517+10:00Next update will be from Lauren's brother Mitc...Next update will be from Lauren's brother Mitchell's perspective, so there will be a bit more Lauren and Eddie (especially Eddie is actually in that household!) They've always had high chemistry, so I was disappointed when they didn't work out the first time and kind of excited when Eddie started rolling wants for her again.<br /><br />It's a bit more realistic, isn't it? Some people never get into their chosen careers...though hopefully that won't be the case for Louisa or for your Julia!<br /><br />No, my parents wouldn't say anything like that either! I think Louisa's parents would be happier if she'd done the roomie thing for a while, as much as they like Justin. They might be comforted once they realise she's not going to start pumping out babies just yet. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-85805576316815120082017-05-24T03:40:23.958+10:002017-05-24T03:40:23.958+10:00Eek! I'm excited for Eddie and Lauren, and tot...Eek! I'm excited for Eddie and Lauren, and totally understand why Louisa is hesitant over their reunited couplehood. I hope that it works out for them! <br /><br />I'm with Laura, I love when sims don't get into their chosen jobs. Julia is in the exact same boat, her job just hasn't popped up in the ads. I am hopeful that eventually she will get the career that she wants, but it's nice seeing her work to get there. <br /><br />Funny on her parents wishing they'd vacationed. I don't come from family that would say that, but traveling is nice and good to do when you are young and don't have children. It's not like vacation hoods are going anywhere though! :) maisiehttp://www.retromaisie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-77174599512342269942017-05-19T21:15:18.406+10:002017-05-19T21:15:18.406+10:00Yeah, I kind of like it when they don't get th...Yeah, I kind of like it when they don't get their #1 choice of job right away either. Even with a bunch of custom jobs clogging up the choices on the computer, it's still not that hard for the right job to come along eventually. Especially seeing all they need to do it accept the job and they've got it!<br /><br />Louisa's parents were youngish when they settled down, so that could be part of it. I think Justin and Louisa will get to vacations in their own time, maybe sooner than her folks are expecting. It was important for them to get the house thing squared away first. :)<br /><br />Ha, I know, right? I have high hopes for Eddie and Lauren, so I hope it doesn't all come to naught!<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-65873542060245541092017-05-18T09:24:48.967+10:002017-05-18T09:24:48.967+10:00True story: I think it's always a little bit e...True story: I think it's always a little bit exciting when sims can't get the job they really want, lol! That probably sounds so mean, but I just find it more interesting, you know? Because it's so damn easy (even easier in TS4!) for sims to find jobs!<br /><br />That said, I do feel for Louisa. I hope she doesn't struggle for too much longer. <br /><br />It seems very responsible to me that two young 20-somethings bought a house instead of going on vacations with their money, because you'd expect that most post-grads would opt for the vacations instead. Maybe her parents are feeling sticky about it because they feel like they settled down too early? <br /><br />But that's up to Louisa and Justin, because it's their life. And they seem happy with their decision. Once their house is paid off, they'll have even more money to go on vacations with, and they'll own a home, too! Their kitten is adorable! <br /><br />Good luck to Eddie and Lauren! I hope they work out because that'll be awkward for everyone if they don't a second time! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990333808465359314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-66526460951453181492017-05-12T09:57:54.666+10:002017-05-12T09:57:54.666+10:00Determined or desperate? I think Louisa is both at...Determined or desperate? I think Louisa is both at the moment - she really doesn't like her current job much at all. I realised I didn't actually say so in the update but she's looking for work in Counseling Psychology or Social Work, which are both custom careers I have in my game. So for that interview, she was going for a school counsellor job. <br /><br />Renting is actually pretty expensive in my game, with the apartment mod I use. So buying is quite a wise decision, even if Justin and Louisa have gone into a little bit of debt to do it. Justin has rolled the want for a holiday though, which I thought was funny, given what I wrote about Louisa's parents!<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-77000115957375449092017-05-10T22:05:25.945+10:002017-05-10T22:05:25.945+10:00Looking for a job and going for interviews is not ...Looking for a job and going for interviews is not fun, even more so if you keep getting knocked back. Louisa seems pretty determined so hopefully she will find that one company that will give her a job. Best of luck to her!<br /><br />Louisa and Justin are just the cutest couple! Kudo's to them for buying a house instead of renting, at least further down the track they will have an investment. It's always a hard decision and also hard work too. A holiday is always nice but to come home to your OWN home is so worth it. <br /><br />Good to see Eddie moving on too, nice update! :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261344314447423273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-18001339530286155742017-05-08T13:23:29.834+10:002017-05-08T13:23:29.834+10:00Justin and Louisa are doing okay. They're almo...Justin and Louisa are doing okay. They're almost done with their mortgage, so her parents won't have too much to complain about soon. ;) <br /><br />I believe I stole this GPA thing from Laura but yes, GPAs do affect your employment prospects in my hood. Louisa's GPA wasn't low - it was 3.6, because she really did work hard after flunking her first semester. But it's two points of shy of being plonked right into her dream job. 3.5-3.7 GPAs get their dream job within 5 years, so she'll get there eventually, whatever happens.<br /><br />In TS2, just having a degree will put a sim right into a Level 4 job but higher GPAs will let them go higher than that. I'm not super keen on that, to be honest. You're not going to be a high school principal or a surgeon right out of university in RL, so I don't tend to allow it in my game either. If the position a sim ends up with is a bit crazypants for a new graduate, I adjust it manually. <br /><br />Louisa is quite outgoing and if she was single, I don't think she'd mind being set up. Justin and Xavier are both very shy, so Justin knows it's not something Xavier would enjoy. I have other plans for him anyway. ;) <br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-6210236686806436602017-05-08T13:14:59.964+10:002017-05-08T13:14:59.964+10:00Hopefully, that job will pop up for Louisa when I ...Hopefully, that job will pop up for Louisa when I visit them again in December. :) They're very happy and that job would just make things perfect. <br /><br />I have my fingers crossed for Eddie and Lauren too. Without her romance aspiration, I think they could make it this time. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140819019098738245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-40069153732205177952017-05-06T22:09:37.976+10:002017-05-06T22:09:37.976+10:00Justin and Louisa seem like they are managing quit...Justin and Louisa seem like they are managing quite well, despite her parents' disapproval of the mortgage and Louisa's difficulties getting a job in her field. Is that a limitation you've placed on students who earned low GPAs or are you going by which careers come open on the computer or newspaper? I remember with a higher GPA in Sims 2, grads can go straight into Level 4 jobs. <br /><br />Maybe Lauren and Eddie will be a better match! It was funny to see them matchmaking.ShannonSimsFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927796423854363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968444616198803470.post-77958314161899064602017-05-06T19:30:44.334+10:002017-05-06T19:30:44.334+10:00I really hope Louisa gets the job she wants soon. ...I really hope Louisa gets the job she wants soon. It's nice that Justin is so supporting.<br />I loves those shots at the breakfasttable, especially since they are both in their PJ's.<br />They seem so happy togethers, and that's all that matters. I can't wait to see them take the next step.<br />I like Eddie and Lauren together, and I hope this time they can make it work.<br />Tanjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054869544598274885noreply@blogger.com