I don't get the game Sims 4

@Mrs_Bloody_NL A few things that I do that I thought I would mention:

• If your sim goes to work or school and needs to pee, they will do it there after they're uncomfortable enough. But... try to not send them to school/work 'needing badly' to pee. If so they will be uncomfortable for a while, but they'll take care of it. Not a deal-breaker.
• The kids will eat at school, and sometimes the adults will take care of food there also, but not always.
• If their needs are too low just have them take a vacation day and catch up. Just do your best to have them in the green in all areas when they leave for work or school.
• Naps are your friend. So are plenty of bathrooms and a good bed (good comfort and energy).
• Some upgrades to appliances/electronics/plumbing will increase their efficiency (so they take less time and are more effective), as do some perks.
• Fix your own stuff. The higher your handiness the faster you work and you can do lots of efficiency updates then also.
• Get a maid. Always. Even if you don't make much they will not do anything if you have taken care of everything. But if you need to focus on career you don't need to worry about messes then. Just make sure there are several hundred dollars at least in the funds always to keep them paid.
• Have a sim make one or two meals (for 4 or for 8) once a day and drag them to the fridge and everyone will just grab leftovers when you click on the fridge and tell them to - or they will do it of their own choice.
• If there is no time to make a meal you can click the fridge and choose 'grab a quick meal'. Not as filling but no prep time.
• They can go to work up to an hour late if need be and I don't notice a real issue with work - if you need the extra time.
• Once they are at work don't track their needs just hit super fast-forward and they will be back home in no time.
• Combine tasks for efficiency. For example, you can watch the cooking channel with a friend while you eat and increase social, fun & cooking all at the same time. Or you can get the cheap card table (they LOVE that thing) and they will socialize (or play solo), play/fun, increase logic, and I think maybe they can eat there also.
• Download my 'perfect' dragonfruit plant in the gallery. If you care for even just one of those inside (if you have seasons, so it stays in season) and sell the fruits every few days you make thousands of dollars which helps your sim a lot.