Shane's New Job

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,904 endorsements) 📥 60,484 downloads 📌 v1.1.0 📅 10/4/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Ran · Characters

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/12/2018 📅 Created: 10/4/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #87 of 185 Characters mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

FEATURES:

  • []Changes Shane’s schedule post-Joja:

    After seeing the community center event and saying bye to JojaMart, he will start working at the saloon instead of staying home at Marnie’s[]New work animations

  • Removes sad jobless dialogue

    This only works when Shane is unmarried and Joja is gone.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    - SMAPI

    - Content Patcher

    INSTALL:

    - Install the latest version of SMAPI and Content Patcher

    - Download and unzip files

    - Place folder in “\Stardew Valley\Mods”

    - Run game with SMAPI

    CREDIT:

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    Chinese translations by anonymous user

    Spanish translations by "good fren" anon

    Please do not reupload/redistribute

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Shane's New Job is a small character mod for Stardew Valley that gives Shane a new role at the saloon after JojaMart closes. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and over 60,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who want more logical post-Joja content.

✨ Key Features

Shane will work at the saloon after JojaMart shuts down.
Adds a new job for Shane, replacing his unemployment.
Compatible with Stardew Valley (presumably, as it's a character mod).

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community approval (2,904 endorsements) — clearly a favorite among players.
  • Fills a narrative gap after JojaMart closes, making the world feel more alive.
  • Lightweight and simple — just a character tweak, no heavy scripts or dependencies.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018 — may not be compatible with the latest Stardew Valley versions.
  • Only affects Shane's job — if you're looking for more extensive character overhauls, this won't satisfy.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley players who enjoy post-Joja content and want a more logical world where Shane gets a job. Also for those who like small, focused mods that don't overhaul the game. Skip if you want major character changes or if you're on the latest game version and worried about compatibility.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod is from 2018, check if it works with your Stardew Valley version — you might need to use SMAPI's compatibility checker.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, you can install it directly, but manual installation is just dropping files into your Mods folder.
  • Make sure you have SMAPI installed, as most Stardew Valley mods require it to run.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Ran
Version
1.1.0
Downloads
60,484
Endorsements
2,904
Category
Characters
Created
10/4/2018
Updated
11/12/2018

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