The only way to retire quicker is to play with them more. It still doesn’t shave much time off the week. I don’t think maxing things out matters at all. It matters on their traits - having all 4 or 5 (if they have good upbringing) and they get new traits quicker the more actual interactions you do. Then it’s still a day or so after the last trait to get the option.
In sum, do lots of quick events and use up energy rather than setting them off on a long shift to get to a higher level.
In sum, do lots of quick events and use up energy rather than setting them off on a long shift to get to a higher level.
