Realistic Worker Costs V1.0.9.4

Realistic Worker Costs Mod for Farming Simulator 25 Adds authentic ongoing wage expenses for hired workers, enhancing farm management with more strategic depth. **MAIN FEATURES:** - Configurable wage system: choose between hourly or per-hectare payments - Three wage tiers: Low ($15/h), Medium ($25/h), High ($40/h) - Skill-based wages: workers with higher skills earn more - Full integration with in-game settings - Console commands for comprehensive control - Multiplayer support - Available in 10 languages - Compatible with saved games **HOW IT WORKS:** Workers now incur costs while active! The mod automatically calculates wages based on: 1. Time worked (hourly mode) or hectares worked (per hectare mode) 2. Worker skill level (multiplier from 80% to 120%) 3. Selected wage level or custom rate **SETTINGS OPTIONS:** - Enable/Disable: toggle the mod - Cost Mode: hourly or per hectare - Wage Level: low, medium, or high - Custom Rate: set your own wage - Notifications: enable/disable payment alerts - Debug Mode: additional logging **CONSOLE COMMANDS:** Type 'workerCosts' in console for a full list, including: - WorkerCostsEnable/Disable - WorkerCostsSetWageLevel 1|2|3 - WorkerCostsSetCostMode 1|2 - WorkerCostsSetCustomRate - WorkerCostsTestPayment - WorkerCostsShowSettings - WorkerCostsResetSettings **INSTALLATION:** 1. Extract to your FS25 mods folder 2. Enable in the mod menu 3. Configure settings in-game or via console **COMPATIBILITY:** - Compatible with FS25 (all versions) - Supports multiplayer - Compatible with most other mods - Safe to add or remove from existing saves This mod introduces a new financial layer to your farm, requiring you to consider labor costs alongside equipment expenses for better profitability planning. It adds realism and challenge, perfect for players seeking a deeper economic experience. Note: All rights reserved. Do not redistribute or claim as your own. **V1.0.9.4** - Fixed text wrapping issues; set explicit textMaxNumLines where needed - Estimated costs now display in per-hectare mode using WorkerSystem:getEstimatedIntervalCost() - Worker list on dashboard now shows 'Helper (Vehicle Name)' - Updated localization: payment interval now 30 minutes since fix #38, replacing the previous 5-minute interval; refreshed all outdated strings and removed redundant help text.