The part time job is an event that occurs at the beginning of most Animal Crossing games and serves as a tutorial. Upon moving into a town, Tom Nook will employ the player at his shop to help pay off the their mortgage. The player must report to the store to begin working. Before being given the first task, Tom Nook gives the player a work uniform that must be worn as long as they holds their job. Most jobs are simple things, like delivering furniture, or planting flowers. In City Folk, the city cannot be visited until the player has completed the part time job. After all of Tom Nook's tasks are completed, 1,400 Bells will have been deducted from the mortgage.