We really need a "Townie Job Manager" tool!

It would be nice if townies/households set to unplayed gained skills in relation to their jobs. Like, I tend to play with just one family, but create other characters for them to meet and start relationships with. But I don't play those characters unless they become part of the family. So I may set up a family and give them jobs, but then set them as non-played, they never advance. At least in my experience.