It's not an us and them, I just replied with the options that keep the game more interesting to me.

The level 2 upgrades cost $5,000 x 3 = $15,000, then $15,000 x 3 = $45,000 totalling $60,000. You must have had high paid earners by gen 2, as I've only been able to upgrade level 2 ($5,000 each) in 2 career rooms. I haven't been that lucky.

I said earlier, I understand where you're coming from, I just find it more entertaining to me. I don't think it's perfect either. I'd like to play at night (their night) during the day, but it seems they get too exhausted by doing this. That is a bit of a downside, but I guess it comes with the territory of having day & night. I'd also like to see them move faster when they reach 55. And I'd like kids to stick around longer than 18, so there are things I'd like to see that I put in the suggestions thread.

If you buy the treadmill (don't know about pinball yet as I'm saving my cash ) and praise them, they get on there and run really fast. It's quite funny. They do use all the options you buy, feed the birds, fish, relax on the hammock so they are worth buying if you haven't tried them out. It gives them more leisure activities and adds more excitement to them walking around.