In Schedule 1, once your empire starts expanding, keeping everything running manually becomes impossible. That’s where employees come in. These AI workers can take over tedious tasks like cleaning, growing, mixing, and packaging, giving you time to focus on growing your operation.
Available Employee Types in Schedule 1
| Employee Type | Image |
|---|---|
| Cleaner |  |
| Botanist |  |
| Handler |  |
| Chemist |  |
How to Hire Employees in Schedule 1
You can hire employees only after 6 PM in game, and only in one location:
Head to the Warehouse District near Taco Tickler.
Enter the building with vendors inside.
Go upstairs and speak with Manny.
Select “I want to hire employees.”
How to Pay Employees in Schedule 1
Each employee must be paid daily in cash.
Payment is handled through the briefcase at the end of their bed.
You can prepay for multiple days to avoid micromanaging.
If unpaid, employees will stop working.
Employee Recommendations
Not all employees are equally useful. Here’s a suggested hiring order:
Cleaner: Keeps your properties clean and tidy, especially useful early on.
Botanist: Ideal once you have multiple grow pods.
Chemist: Crucial for automating meth or advanced products.
Handler: Only if you really want to automate packaging.
Hiring the right team at the right time can drastically reduce your workload and make your empire more efficient.
FAQ – Employees in Schedule 1
How many employees can I hire?
You can hire as many as you want, limited only by your ability to assign beds and pay them.
Do employees work while I’m offline or asleep?
Yes. As long as they’re paid and assigned properly, they continue working.
Can I fire or replace an employee?
Currently, there is no direct “fire” function. You can stop paying them or reassign their tasks.
Do employees have different skill levels?
No. All employees perform their tasks the same based on their role.
What happens if I don’t pay them?
They will stop working until they’re paid again.
