Schedule 1 Workers: How to Hire Them

Hiring Schedule 1 workers in a story-driven simulation or management game can be a little confusing at first, but once you understand the mechanics, it becomes a powerful way to automate and scale your operations. Whether you’re managing a grow-op, a lab, or a storefront, workers like budtenders, chemists, cleaners, and botanists can take over the heavy lifting—if you set things up properly.

Here’s a detailed guide to help you hire, house, and assign tasks to Schedule 1 workers effectively.

Getting Access to the Hiring System

To hire Schedule 1 workers, you first need to progress far enough in the story mode of your game. Generally, this becomes available after you earn about $10,000. At that point, you’ll be prompted to check out a warehouse, usually as part of a questline involving some shady characters.

Inside the warehouse, head upstairs and speak to the fixer. This character serves as your HR connection, offering a variety of worker types such as:

• Cleaner – Maintains the cleanliness of your property.
• Budtender – Manages the storefront and customer interactions.
• Botanist – Tends to your weed plants.
• Chemist – Processes your product or handles manufacturing.

After hiring a worker, it’s time to set them up for success.

Step-by-Step Guide to Assigning a Worker

1. Provide a Bed

Your Schedule 1 workers won’t do a thing unless they have a place to sleep. Place a bed at your chosen property—whether it’s a warehouse, bungalow, or another setup. If there’s already a bed, consider adding a second if you’re hiring multiple workers.

2. Assign the Bed

Open your clipboard, manage the selected worker, and walk up to the bed. When the prompt appears, click “Assign Bed”. This links the worker to that property.

3. Pay the Worker

Workers need to be paid daily. Payment is placed inside a suitcase next to their bed. If your worker isn’t performing their task, they might be waiting on their pay. Drop some cash into the suitcase to keep them motivated.

Setting Up Workstations & Supplies

Each role requires specific tools or setups. Here’s what to prepare based on the worker type:

Botanist:

• Potted Plants: Place pots and assign them to the botanist.
• Additives: If you’re using fertiliser or other additives, make sure they’re pre-applied to the pots.
• Supply Shelf: Botanists need seeds and fertiliser. After selecting “Manage,” choose “Supplies” and assign them to the proper shelf with the items they need.
• Pot Limit: A single botanist can manage up to eight pots.

Chemist:

• Chemistry Station: Assign the chemist to a specific lab or crafting station using your clipboard.
• Supply Shelf: Make sure the station has everything they need to do their job, like raw product or additives.

Cleaner:

• No Station Needed: The cleaner automatically keeps your area tidy.
• Just Assign Them: After the bed is assigned, they’ll begin their work assuming they’re paid and not blocked.

Assigning Final Tasks

After assigning beds and supplies, you’ll need to return to the property and do a final pass with your clipboard. Select the bottom option (typically something like “Assign Station” or “Assign Task”) to allocate:

• Pots for Botanists
• Drying Racks or Chem Tables for Chemists
• Customer Zones for Budtenders

Once every item is assigned and payment is handled, your Schedule 1 workers will begin operating.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Even with everything correctly set up, bugs can still cause chaos:

• Pathfinding Problems: Workers may get stuck on shelves or furniture. Try reloading the game or clearing out space.
• Stuck Workers: If they’re trapped in a location like the bungalow, they may need to be dismissed or reassigned.
• Not Working at Night: Some workers only function during daylight hours. If they don’t start immediately, check back in the morning.

Final Thoughts

While Schedule 1 workers can make your operation run smoothly, getting them functional can be fiddly. From assigning beds to making sure they have their supplies and get paid, the system requires careful attention. But once you get into the rhythm, they’ll be a vital part of scaling your game empire.

Remember: Beds, Pay, Supplies, Assignments. Nail those four, and your workers will do the rest.

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Zachary Skinner

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