Paralives Money Guide
Best Ways to Earn Paradimes — Jobs, Painting, Requests & More
7 Income Methods · Starting Funds: 30,000 ₱ · Max Career: 2,100 ₱/day
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Starting Funds
- check_circleNew games start with 30,000 Paradimes by default.
- check_circleIt looks like a lot, but rent, bills, and furniture drain it quickly.
- tuneAdjust in Storyteller settings: Stella preset gives 35,000 Paradimes; custom Storyteller allows up to 999,999,999 Paradimes.
- lightbulbTip: prioritize finding a job in the first three days — don't buy lots of décor yet.
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Jobs & Careers (Most Stable Income)
Full-time work is the most reliable steady income source.
- check_circleEvery adult Para should get a job as soon as possible.
- check_circleYou can hold two jobs at once if shifts don't conflict.
- smartphoneHow to find work: Phone → Find a Job, search on computer, check job posters at workplaces, read the daily newspaper.
- warningPromotion tip: always choose Rank Up (pay raise) — not random Perk cards (33% chance to lose an existing Perk, very risky).
- paymentsHighest-paying role: CEO at ClickWork Industries — 2,100 ₱/day.
See the full Careers Guide.
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Painting & Art (Best Side Hustle)
Painting is the top recommended side hustle — evenings and days off.
- trending_upIncome curve: small beginner pieces ~50 ₱; mid-tier ~200–300 ₱; large advanced works up to ~600 ₱.
- brushHow to: buy an easel → practice Painting → finish artwork → sell.
- lightbulbTip: don't sell beginner pieces — decorate home for mood; sell mid and high-tier paintings for cash.
See Skills Guide for Painting skill leveling.
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Programming Contracts (Earn from Home)
- check_circleParas with Tech skills can take programming contract work.
- homeFully remote — no shift attendance required.
- check_circleIdeal if you already have a full-time job and want extra income.
- schoolRaise Programming skill level first.
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Townie Requests (Daily Tasks)
- location_onTwo request boards in town: Town Hall & Library (bus stop, left side); Rail Plaza (hill northwest of Town Hall).
- paymentsEach completed request pays about 100 ₱.
- inventory_2Tasks: collect items, cook specific food, complete certain activities.
- flagTurn in: Goals menu → hover completed task → click "Find Parafolk" to deliver.
- groupsBonus: builds community relationships while you earn — double benefit.
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Story Cards (Random Income)
- nights_stayEach night the Storyteller offers new Story Cards to choose from.
- paymentsSome cards grant Paradimes directly: tax breaks, extra job pay, one-time cash rewards.
- menu_bookMoon Book Pack includes money-focused Story Cards.
- lightbulbTip: review Story Cards every night — don't skip them.
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Item Economy
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Important: every item sells for 100% of its purchase price (full resale value).
- music_noteBuy an expensive guitar to train skills, sell back at full price when done.
- chairFurniture can always be sold at purchase price — liquidate when funds are tight.
- lightbulbNo permanent "bad buys" — you can always exit at full price.
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Pro Tips
- rocket_launchFastest start: Day 1 get a job + buy an easel — dual income from day one.
- family_restroomMulti-Para households win: partner moves in, dual income covers bills, bank the rest.
- trending_upAlways pick pay raises over Perk cards — predictable gains beat random rewards.
- receipt_longBills show line-item detail — watch utilities and taxes; control household spending.
- favoriteParas can die — neglecting needs is fatal; don't sacrifice basics to grind money.