The radiator groans in your freezing apartment. The fuel gauge on your Sorbett is glued to empty. And you’ve just discovered that the Corris Rivett project car costs a cool 500 Markka—money you absolutely do not have.
Welcome to the economic reality of My Winter Car.
In this game, your progress isn’t just limited by mechanical skill or patience—it’s gated by cold, brutal Finnish capitalism. Without money, you don’t eat. Without fuel, you don’t travel. And without cash flow, that rally car remains nothing more than a rusted dream in the snow.
This guide is your financial survival manual. It breaks down every early-game job, payout, strategy, and hidden trick to transform you from a broke wanderer into a bankrolled builder—without wasting weeks learning the hard way.
The Four Pillars of Your Economy
Your success depends on choosing the right mix of jobs to balance immediate survival with long-term stability. Below are the four main income sources available in the early game—and how they compare.
| Job Type | How Much It Makes (Weekly Est.) | Key Advantage | Key Disadvantage | Perfect For… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futufon Factory Work | 2,470 MK (starting) → ~3,000 MK | Reliable, high salary. Backbone of a stable economy. | Fixed schedule (Mon–Fri, 7:00–17:00). Mandatory Tuesday meetings. | Players who want security and don’t mind a 9–5 grind. |
| Firewood Chopping & Delivery | ~3,200 MK per full delivery | Huge immediate payout. You control your hours. | Requires Kekmet tractor and physical labor. | Players who need fast cash for major purchases. |
| Taxi Driver | 40% of fare + distance allowance | Earn money while exploring the map. | Fuel and maintenance come out of your pocket. | Explorers who want travel to pay for itself. |
| Advertisement Delivery | Up to ~450 MK | Easy, low-risk supplemental income. | Low payout, requires efficient routing. | Covering food and fuel costs early on. |
Your First Paycheck: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. The Foundation Job – Futufon Charger Packer
This is the game’s main job and the most reliable long-term income source.
How to Start:
Head to the large factory near the highway bridge (southeast of town). Find the boss in his office. Press K repeatedly to keep him talking while following him during his walk, then sign the contract.
Pro Tip:
Set an alarm for 6:00 AM. Your first official shift begins the following Monday at 8:00 AM.
Beware:
You can be fired. Skipping work or slacking off locks you out of unemployment benefits for 60–90 days, which can cripple your early game.
2. The Fast-Cash Hustle – Firewood Chopping
When you need 500 MK immediately for the Rivett frame, this is the fastest legal option.
Prerequisites:
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Find Reijo (the firewood buyer)
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Obtain the Rivett frame location from him
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Access the Kekmet 502 tractor at your parents’ house
How It Works:
Attach the wood chopper, feed in logs, load the trailer, and deliver a full shipment to Reijo for instant payment.
Pro Tip:
Payment is per log, so a fully packed trailer delivers the full ~3,200 MK. This is ideal for funding large parts orders or emergency expenses.
3. Flexible Side Gigs – Taxi & Advertisement Delivery
These jobs let you earn money on your own schedule. Both are unlocked via phone numbers found on the PSK noticeboard.
Taxi Driver
Call: 08-712112
Meet the driver at PSK at 12:00 and use the provided taxi.
Key Tip:
Always start the meter by pressing the red button at the beginning of each fare. Forgetting this means driving for free.
Advertisement Delivery
Call: 08-231206
Flyers are delivered to your home. Distribute them to mailboxes across the region.
Payment:
Listed as “Jakopalkkio” on your bank statement and paid every Friday.
Advanced Financial Strategy: Playing the System
Veteran players don’t just work jobs—they optimize the economy itself.
The “Free Soul” Strategy
Why pay rent at all?
Community testing shows:
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Weekly rent ≈ 500 MK
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Housing benefit ≈ 185 MK
By abandoning your apartment and living at your parents’ house, you actually gain 300+ MK per week. This strategy pairs perfectly with:
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Firewood jobs
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Sewage hauling
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Kilju brewing
It’s the foundation of a relaxed, self-employed playstyle.
The “Seed Fund” Grind
Work the Futufon job for 4–5 weeks straight.
This builds a savings buffer of 10,000–15,000 MK, enough to:
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Buy essential Rivett parts
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Absorb mistakes
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Avoid financial panic
Once the seed fund is secured, you can quit (or get fired) and transition to flexible work without stress.
Income Stacking
There’s no rule saying you must choose only one job.
An optimized week might look like:
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Futufon shifts during weekdays
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Advertisement delivery on the commute home
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Taxi driving or firewood delivery on weekends
Stacking income sources accelerates progress dramatically.
Conclusion: Forging Your Own Path
In My Winter Car, there is no single “correct” way to make money.
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Choose Futufon Factory work for structure and financial security
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Choose firewood and odd jobs for freedom and fast payouts
Your project car isn’t built from bolts alone—it’s built from the financial decisions you make right now. Decide how much grind you can tolerate, how much freedom you want, and fund your build accordingly.
The Finnish winter is cold, unforgiving, and expensive.
Now you know how to survive it—and profit from it.
Final Pro Tip
No matter your strategy, your very first move should be visiting the PSK ATM.
You start the game with 2,000 MK already in your bank account.
Set a PIN, withdraw the cash, and buy:
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Fuel
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Food
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Time
Survival starts here.
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