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💰 Fast Money Making Guide

Master All Jobs & Maximize Your Income

💼 All Job Types Analyzed
⏱️ Time Efficiency Ratings
📊 Income Comparison
🎯 Optimized Routes

📖 Table of Contents

⚠️ Early Access Data Notice

IMPORTANT: My Winter Car is in Early Access (launched Dec 29, 2025). Some job salary amounts are not yet publicly confirmed in-game. This guide marks all unconfirmed data clearly. Verified information comes directly from developer (Toplessgun) confirmations or Early Access tester reports.

1. Money System Overview

Money (markka, mk) is essential in My Winter Car. You need it for:

💡 Banking System

Unlike My Summer Car's cash-only system, MWC features bank accounts:

  • Automatic deposits: Job salaries go directly to bank
  • ATM access: Check balance and withdraw cash
  • Automatic tax deduction: Salaries are after-tax amounts
  • Cash still needed: For shops, gas stations, most purchases

Starting Money

You begin with approximately 1,000-1,500mk in cash and bank combined. This is barely enough for 2-3 weeks of survival without income. Getting a job immediately is critical.

2. All Jobs Comparison Table

Job Type Income (mk/week) Time Commitment Difficulty Requirements Reliability
Futufon Office 2,470-2,910mk
Verified ✓		 40 hrs/week
M-F, 7:00-17:00		 ⭐⭐ Easy Sorbett transport ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Guaranteed
Firewood Delivery ~3,200mk?
Unconfirmed		 Flexible
~5-8 hours		 ⭐⭐⭐ Medium Kekmet + trailer ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Repeatable
Advertisement Delivery Unknown
Based on quantity		 Flexible
2-4 hours		 ⭐⭐ Easy Any vehicle ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Weekly pay
Rally Sprint Race Unknown
Prize money		 Weekend event
Bi-weekly		 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard Built Rivett ⭐⭐
Skill-based
Ice Track Race Unknown
Prize money		 Fri-Sun
Bi-weekly		 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard Tuned Rivett ⭐⭐
Skill-based
Septic Tank Pumping Unknown Unknown Unknown Sewage truck? ❓
Not confirmed in EA
Flea Market Sales Variable
Your pricing		 Passive
Weekly settle		 ⭐ Very Easy Items to sell ⭐⭐⭐
Depends on items
📊 Data Verification Status

Verified (Developer/Tester Confirmed):

  • ✅ Futufon Office: 2,470mk (trial) / 2,910mk (permanent)
  • ✅ Advertisement Delivery: Exists, paid Fridays via bank
  • ✅ Flea Market: Exists, weekly settlement

Unconfirmed (No EA Data):

  • ❓ Firewood exact amount (wiki says "might stay 3,200mk like MSC")
  • ❓ Advertisement exact pay rate
  • ❓ Rally/Ice race prize amounts
  • ❓ Septic pumping details

3. Futufon Office Job (Most Reliable)

📱 Futufon Mobile Phone Factory
2,470 - 2,910 mk/week

Developer Confirmed Salary: This is the ONLY job with verified EA salary data.

Trial Period (Weeks 1-2)
2,470 mk/week
Permanent (Week 3+)
2,910 mk/week
Monthly Income
~11,640 mk
Hourly Rate (approx)
~73 mk/hour

How to Apply

1Drive to Futufon Office

Location: Near Loppe exit on highway, beside bridge. Same building as MSC's Kotimuoti factory.

  • From apartment: Drive towards Loppe, look for highway exit
  • Large industrial building on left side
  • Park in employee lot
  • Vehicle needed: Use your Sorbett for daily commute
2Enter and Find Reception
  • Walk through main entrance
  • Reception desk immediately on your right
  • Receptionist: Suski
3Complete Interview Process

Step-by-step dialogue:

  1. Talk to Suski - she'll direct you to manager
  2. Find manager Mr. Teffelgren's office upstairs
  3. IMPORTANT: Keep pressing K to continue dialogue
  4. Manager will ask about your availability
  5. After interview, return to reception
  6. You're hired! Start Monday 7:00 AM

Daily Work Routine

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00-17:00 (10 hours, includes breaks)

Job Task: Assemble Futufon mobile phone charger packages

Assembly Process:

  1. Go to your workstation (assigned desk)
  2. Pick up charging cable from supply pile
  3. Pick up manual/instructions from supply pile
  4. Place both items into plastic tray
  5. Place filled tray into cardboard box
  6. Put completed box on outgoing pallet
  7. Repeat for 8+ hours
⚠️ Job Performance Matters

Boss is watching! Developer confirmed:

  • Manager monitors work efficiency
  • Slacking off too much = fired
  • Missing too many days = fired
  • Arriving late repeatedly = warning/fired
  • You CAN be dismissed and must reapply

Payment System

  • Frequency: Every week (likely Friday)
  • Method: Direct deposit to bank account
  • Taxes: Already deducted (amounts shown are take-home)
  • Access: Withdraw cash from ATM anytime

Overtime & Breaks

Standard shift: 8 hours required minimum
Overtime available: Can work 2-3 extra hours for additional pay (rate unconfirmed)
Breaks: Built into 10-hour schedule

✅ Advantages

  • Highest VERIFIED steady income
  • Guaranteed weekly pay
  • No vehicle wear (just commute)
  • Simple, repetitive work
  • Build routine for survival management
  • Salary increases after trial period

❌ Disadvantages

  • Time-intensive (40 hrs/week)
  • Limited Rivett building time
  • Boring, repetitive gameplay
  • Can be fired for poor performance
  • Must commute daily (fuel cost)
  • Fatigue management critical
💡 Futufon Strategy Tips
  • Best for beginners: Guaranteed income while learning game
  • Work 2-4 weeks: Save 10,000-15,000mk, then quit to build Rivett
  • Sleep management: Go to bed by 23:00 to wake naturally for 7:00 shift
  • Meal prep: Buy 5 days food Sunday, keep in office fridge (if available)
  • Weekend building: Use Sat-Sun for Rivett work

4. Firewood Delivery (Potentially Highest Single Income)

🪵 Firewood Chopping & Delivery
~3,200 mk? (Unconfirmed)
⚠️ Data Status: UNCONFIRMED

Official Wiki Statement: "It is yet unknown how much money can be earned from this job, but it might stay the same amount of 3,200 mk like in My Summer Car."

This is speculation based on MSC. No EA tester has confirmed the actual payout.

Firewood delivery involves chopping logs at your parents' house, loading them onto Kekmet tractor's trailer, and delivering to the sale destination.

Requirements

  • Vehicle: Kekmet tractor + trailer (found at parents' house)
  • Tool: Axe (at parents' house woodshed)
  • Location: Must use parents' house property
  • Time investment: Estimated 5-8 hours real-time for full load

Process Overview

1Chop Firewood
  • Find log piles at parents' property
  • Equip axe, chop logs into firewood pieces
  • Stack chopped wood in accessible location
  • Tedious process: Must chop many individual logs
2Load Trailer
  • Hitch trailer to Kekmet tractor
  • Manually load firewood pieces onto trailer
  • Stack efficiently to maximize load
  • Physical work: Carry each piece individually
3Drive to Delivery Location
  • Delivery address given when job accepted (mechanism unclear in EA)
  • Drive Kekmet carefully - trailer can tip
  • Tractor is slow (~30-40 km/h max)
  • Watch for icy roads
4Unload & Collect Payment
  • Unload firewood at customer location
  • Payment method unclear (cash? bank transfer?)
  • Return home and repeat

✅ Advantages (If 3,200mk confirmed)

  • Potentially highest single-job payout
  • Flexible timing - work when you want
  • Repeatable income source
  • Reduces stress (chopping wood lowers stress stat)
  • No boss to answer to
  • Can quit anytime

❌ Disadvantages

  • UNCONFIRMED PAYOUT - might pay less than 3,200mk
  • Extremely time-consuming (5-8 hours)
  • Physically tedious - repetitive chopping
  • Requires Kekmet (slow vehicle)
  • Fatigue-inducing activity
  • Weather-dependent (harder in blizzards)
💡 Strategy: Worth It?

Current Recommendation: WAIT for community confirmation of payout before investing 5-8 hours.

If confirmed at 3,200mk: Excellent supplementary income - do 1-2 deliveries per month alongside other work.

If less than 2,000mk: Not worth the time investment compared to Futufon.

6. Rally & Ice Track Racing (For Skilled Players)

🏁 Competitive Racing
Prize Money (Unknown)

Two racing events alternate bi-weekly: Rally Sprint Race (every other weekend) and Ice Track Race (opposite weekends, Fri-Sun). Full details in our Racing Guide.

Rally Sprint Race

Track: Point-to-point rally stage through forest roads
Schedule: Every other weekend
Vehicle: Your built Rivett (must be functional)

⚠️ Prize Money Unknown

Wiki states: "Assumed similar to My Summer Car" but EA prize amounts not confirmed.

Requirements:

  • Fully assembled, running Rivett
  • Strong engine build recommended (tuned for power)
  • Good suspension setup
  • Driver skill - rally driving is difficult

Ice Track Race

Track: Frozen lake circuit
Schedule: Friday-Sunday, alternates with Rally
Surface: Ice - requires studded winter tires

💀 High Risk Warning

Crashing through ice = permanent vehicle loss. Your car will sink and cannot be recovered.

Do not attempt until you're skilled and car is fully tuned.

Wiki official statement: "There will be prizes, but it is not known what they will be yet."

✅ Potential Advantages

  • Could offer high prize money
  • Exciting gameplay
  • Tests your Rivett build
  • Bi-weekly events = multiple chances
  • Competitive element

❌ Disadvantages

  • Requires completed Rivett (weeks/months of work first)
  • Very high skill requirement
  • Vehicle damage risk
  • Ice race = risk of losing car forever
  • Prize money unconfirmed
  • Not viable early-game income
💡 Racing as Income Strategy

Current recommendation: DO NOT count on racing for early income.

  • Requires fully built Rivett = you've already solved money problem
  • Prize amounts unknown - might not be worth risk
  • Consider racing for fun/challenge, not primary income
  • Wait for community to confirm prize amounts

7. Other Income Sources

Flea Market Sales

Confirmed mechanic: Rent a table at the flea market (same building as inspection), sell your items.

How it works:

  • Bring items to flea market
  • Rent a display table
  • Set prices for your items
  • Leave items on table
  • Weekly settlement: "You will get all the money when the week pass"
  • Unsold items remain on your table

What to sell:

  • Extra Rivett parts you don't need
  • Duplicate parts from Parts Magazine
  • Old/worn parts after upgrades
  • Found items around map

Income potential: Variable, depends entirely on what you sell and pricing

💡 Flea Market Strategy
  • Not primary income - supplementary only
  • Good for clearing out junk
  • Price competitively (check what others charge)
  • Don't expect big money unless selling valuable parts

Septic Tank Pumping

Status: Mentioned by EA tester as existing ("sewage"), listed in wiki job category.

Problem: ZERO details available

  • ❓ How to access job?
  • ❓ What vehicle required?
  • ❓ Pay amount?
  • ❓ Is it even implemented in EA launch build?
⚠️ Cannot Recommend

Until community verifies this job exists and provides details, assume it's not accessible in current EA.

8. Optimal Money Making Strategies

Early Game (Days 1-14): Survival Phase

🎯 Strategy: Get Futufon Job ASAP

Why Futufon first:

  • ONLY job with confirmed, reliable income
  • Guaranteed 2,470-2,910mk per week
  • Eliminates survival stress
  • Build financial buffer

Week 1-2 Plan:

  1. Day 1: Apply to Futufon, get hired
  2. Day 2 (Monday): Start work, earn first paycheck
  3. Week 1 income: 2,470mk
  4. Week 2 income: 2,470mk
  5. Total after 2 weeks: ~4,940mk + starting money = 6,000-6,500mk

Expenses during this period:

  • Food: ~700-1,000mk (2 weeks)
  • Fuel: ~300-500mk (commuting)
  • Net savings: ~4,500-5,500mk

Mid Game (Weeks 3-8): Accumulation Phase

💰 Strategy: Save for Rivett Build

Goal: Accumulate 15,000-20,000mk for Rivett purchase + initial parts

Option A: Stay at Futufon

  • Week 3+: Salary increases to 2,910mk/week
  • 4 more weeks: 2,910 × 4 = 11,640mk
  • Total after 6 weeks: ~16,000mk saved
  • Weekend Rivett work: Use Saturdays/Sundays to buy Rivett and start assembly

Option B: Futufon + Side Hustles

  • Work Futufon Mon-Fri
  • Advertisement delivery on weekends (if profitable)
  • Flea market sales of junk items
  • One firewood run (if 3,200mk confirmed)
  • Potential: 3,500-4,500mk/week
✅ Recommended Timeline

Week 1-2: Futufon only, focus on survival
Week 3-4: Continue Futufon, buy Rivett, start light assembly
Week 5-6: Futufon + order critical parts
Week 7+: Quit Futufon, focus full-time on Rivett build

Late Game (Week 9+): Rivett Build Phase

🔧 Strategy: Minimal Work, Maximum Building

At this point: You should have 12,000-20,000mk saved and Rivett partially built

Income strategy shift:

  • Quit Futufon - you have buffer money
  • Focus on Rivett - assembly is time-consuming
  • Emergency income only: If money runs low, do ONE firewood delivery or short-term jobs
  • Part-time advertisement: Can continue if it's profitable

Financial management:

  • Keep 2,000mk emergency fund (survival + fuel)
  • Buy parts in batches (save on parts magazine calls)
  • Prioritize engine/drivetrain parts (get car running first)
  • Cosmetic parts can wait

Time vs Money Efficiency Analysis

Strategy Real-Time Investment In-Game Time Income Efficiency Rating
Futufon (1 week) 4-5 hours real-time 40 in-game hours 2,470-2,910mk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Highest verified $/hour
Firewood (if 3,200mk) 5-8 hours real-time ~10 in-game hours ~3,200mk? ⭐⭐⭐
Good IF confirmed
Advertisement (unknown) 2-4 hours real-time Variable Unknown ⭐⭐❓
Pending data
Racing (unknown) Requires weeks of Rivett build first Weekend events Unknown ⭐❓
Late-game only

The Fastest Path to 20,000mk

🚀 Speed-Run Money Strategy (Verified Path Only)

Target: 20,000mk in 6-8 weeks

  1. Day 1: Apply Futufon immediately after tutorial
  2. Week 1: Work full 40 hours = 2,470mk
  3. Week 2: Work full 40 hours = 2,470mk
  4. Week 3-8: Work full weeks = 2,910mk each = 17,460mk
  5. Total income: 2,470 + 2,470 + (6 × 2,910) = 22,400mk
  6. Minus survival costs: ~4,000mk food/fuel
  7. Net savings: ~18,400mk

This is the ONLY verified path to reliable big money in current EA.

Common Money Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Don't Do This
  • Buying Rivett too early: Need 10,000mk+ buffer for parts AFTER purchase
  • Impulse part buying: Make a list, order systematically
  • Ignoring food costs: Starvation kills - always keep 200mk food budget
  • Fuel neglect: Running out of gas = expensive tow or death risk
  • Quitting Futufon too early: Stay until 15,000mk+ saved
  • Relying on unverified jobs: Firewood/advertisement might pay poorly
  • Racing without buffer: Car damage = huge repair costs

📚 Related Guides

Master other aspects of My Winter Car to maximize your efficiency and enjoyment.

🏎️ Corris Rivett Build Guide

Learn how to spend your hard-earned money wisely. Complete build guide covering all 200+ parts, assembly order, and cost optimization strategies.

Read Build Guide →

🔧 Parts Acquisition Guide

Where to buy parts, price comparison between Fleetari's shop and flea market, and how to save money on your Rivett build.

Read Parts Guide →

❄️ Winter Survival Guide

Don't die from hypothermia! Temperature management, hunger/thirst systems, and emergency procedures to protect your hard-earned income.

Read Survival Guide →

🚗 Complete Vehicles Guide

Master all vehicles including Sorbett (daily commute), Kekmet (firewood job), and Rivett (your money's final destination).

Read Vehicles Guide →

🎓 Beginner's Guide

New to My Winter Car? Start here. First 30 minutes tutorial, controls, basic mechanics, and how to survive your first week.

Read Beginner's Guide →

🏁 Racing & Performance

Ice track and rally racing details. Potential income source once your Rivett is built and you've mastered driving mechanics.

Read Racing Guide →
📌 Content Version Notice

This guide is based on: My Winter Car Early Access (Released December 29, 2025)

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Verified Data: Only Futufon office job salary (2,470/2,910mk) is developer-confirmed. All other job payouts marked as unconfirmed pending community testing.

Critical: This guide will be updated within 72 hours of any job payout confirmations from official sources or widespread community verification.

💡 Final Recommendations

For Beginners:

Week 1-6: Futufon only. Guaranteed income, learn game mechanics safely.

For Experienced Players:

Week 1-4: Futufon + side hustles. Test firewood/advertisement, report findings to community.

For Speed-Runners:

Week 1-8: Pure Futufon grind. 22,000mk guaranteed, then quit and build Rivett full-time.

Remember: Money doesn't matter if you die to hypothermia. Survival > Income.

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