The Company Guide: Getting started
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OverviewThe Company is a corporate life simulator set in New York City where you climb the career ladder by attending meetings, completing work quests, and building your reputation. This guide covers how to get started, how to earn promotions, how to make the most of office customization, and what happens as the company expands.
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Getting started — department and role selection
Step
The first thing the game asks you to do is choose a department and a role from several options. After that, spend a few minutes exploring the office so you know where the meeting rooms and your desk are. Then start clearing the basic tasks your department assigns you.
- Pick a department choose the type of work that interests you most from the options shown at the start.
- Check your profile note your current role, salary, and department so you have a baseline to measure progress against.
- Explore the office locate the meeting rooms and your own desk before diving into tasks.
- Start early tasks work through your department's first assignments to get comfortable with how the game runs.
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Building reputation and earning promotions
Tips
Your reputation score determines when a promotion becomes available, so every action that raises it matters. Staying in the same department over time also builds trust that contributes to that score.
- Show up to every scheduled meeting — attendance directly raises your reputation.
- Close contracts if you are in a sales-related department, because each one gives a reputation boost.
- Take part in workplace events when they appear; strong performance there adds to your standing.
- Stick with your chosen department — consistent time in one role lets reputation accumulate.
- Check your reputation level regularly so you can see how close you are to the next promotion.
Office customization
Summary
The game lets you personalize the area around your desk with items you earn through play. Changing wallpapers, flooring, and furniture layout all contribute to making the space feel like yours.
- Desk decor place decorative items around your desk using things you have collected in-game.
- Wallpaper and flooring swap out the look of your section of the office.
- Furniture layout rearrange desks, chairs, and other furniture to suit your taste.
- Visibility your setup is visible to other players, so it doubles as a form of self-expression.
Company expansion and new cities
CheckProgress far enough and the game opens up a scenario where the company branches out to new cities. Each expansion brings fresh departments and different office environments to work in.
- Watch for expansion events participate in city-expansion events to contribute to the company's growth.
- Check for newly unlocked departments new cities add roles and tasks that were not available before.
- Explore the new locations different offices and settings come with each expansion, so take time to get familiar with them.
Redeem codes
StepThe game distributes redeem codes that grant items or bonuses when entered in the right place inside the game. Codes expire, so do not sit on them.
- Find the code field open the in-game menu and look for the code entry screen.
- Redeem immediately codes have expiry dates, so use them as soon as possible after you get them.
- Note that each code works only once entering it a second time will not give a second reward.
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Glossary
Glossary- Reputation
- A score that rises through meeting attendance, completed work quests, and event participation, and that determines when you become eligible for a promotion.
- Promotion
- A rank increase within the company that raises your salary and unlocks new tasks, earned by accumulating enough reputation.
- Meeting
- A scheduled in-office event that you attend to earn reputation and advance the game's storyline.
- Executive
- The top tier of the career ladder and the highest position you can aim for in the game.
- Department
- The division of the company you join at the start, which determines the quests, events, and career path available to you.
Common questions
FAQIs this a competitive game?
The focus is on building your own standing within the company rather than competing directly against other players. Advancing through promotions and contributing to company events are the core goals.
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