Thanks Ausette, that answered it perfectly for me!
@ Gheez A 'dream', excellent name for quit and save under certain circumstances!

I just can't seem to make myself, er, my Sim do it. I'd feel guilty anyway, like it was still noted on his permanent record or something. He is such a rare creature, an honest politician!
(Plus the opportunity to steal pops up unexpectedly, and I don't want to lose even ten seconds of a game that's working well).