I don't understand why this is an either/or situation.  EA goofed!  Anyway, I would like it if my sims could do both at the same time, if possible.  Thanks.

I would like to be able to choose which NPC I want.  Specifically, maids but all would be nice.  Maybe when you call one a menu could pop up and you choose which one you want. I know absolutely nothing about modding so I don't know how this could be done, but I sure would appreciate it.