Five of the best work simulation games for anyone who wants a new job

Time to log on: "Farming Simulator" involves running large agricultural machines and also managing your finances. — Photo: GIANTS Software/dpa

BERLIN: Ploughing fields, brewing barley, fixing cars: If there are careers you always fancied trying your hand at, these video simulation games are the easiest way to quit your day job without actually quitting your day job.

They might not be your typical action-packed games but what's not to like about the chance to get your hands (virtually) dirty with some honest hard work in your down time?