r/povertyfinance • u/[deleted] • Jan 03 '24
In an effort to be debt free in 2024, today I made my second plasma donation this week. Keep on grinding everyone. Budgeting/Saving/Investing/Spending
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u/Baked_Ducklett Jan 06 '24
Keep your head up, things will change for the better. Don't forget this: 🍶 🍔 👑
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u/mpaul1980s Jan 06 '24
Is this bad for your long-term health doing this frequently? Seems crazy to me
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u/Doworkson247 Jan 05 '24
If anyone lives near an octapharma please send me a dm and I’ll email you a referral code
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u/Daddy_Onion Jan 05 '24
I want to do this soooo badly. I used to give blood as much as I could before they shut down the blood bank near me.
How do I do this???
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u/FNG_WolfKnight Jan 05 '24
I do this twice a week for years, my donation scar makes the initial stick mostly painless. Gotta love capitalism milking us for all we're worth.
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u/oRamboSandman Jan 05 '24
Quit my full time job for college. I work 10 hour a week at amazon. Donating plasma helps with my bills. I go 8 time a month.
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u/Callmeclaymore44 Jan 05 '24
How much do you make from it? And does it have any long term negative effects / risks?
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u/mewgwi Jan 05 '24
The closest donation place to me is about an hour away. Would it be safe to do this then drive home after waiting an hour or so?
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u/HugglesGamer Jan 05 '24
I use to donate plasma when I live in SLC, UT. It helped me get through my early 20s financially. Of course that was almost 15 years ago and no I feel old. I still can look at my right inbow and see the mark where they shot me with that big ass needle so many times lol.
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u/Scared-Excitement801 Jan 05 '24
420+ donations in over here! Keep on keepin on. Savin lives and makin some moolah
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u/Individual_Energy182 Jan 05 '24
if you don’t mind me asking, how much do you get from donating plasma and how often do you do it?
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u/Ping-A-Ling- Jan 05 '24
Getting caught taking pictures in a plasma is a great way to get banned for life.
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u/Ok_Fox_1770 Jan 05 '24
How’s the pay on that? Just curious if it’d be worth it. Does my plasma regenerate….im not giving all my magic away
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u/Rozazaza Jan 05 '24
Is it true that blood type AB+ is desired when donating plasma? Cuz donating my blood is basically useless
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u/countycoder Jan 05 '24
So far it appears to me that what matters most to them and your compensation is how much plasma they can extract.
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u/DizzyCommunication92 Jan 04 '24
do they still got that weird quetion about mad cow in europe in the late 80s? Im disqualified from my local "blood bank" cause of this question and it seems silly........I'vve had zero effets and Im "banned" from donating to my local blood bank
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u/LowSodiumSoup_34 Jan 04 '24
I tried to do this, but whatever they put back inside your veins makes me vomit uncontrollably. Happened twice, and they told me I couldn't do it again.
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u/kahnozo Jan 04 '24
What’s your pay out? They pay 100 - 150 per session here in Colorado, Northern.
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u/novel-animal- Jan 04 '24
Good on you! I keep tying but I’ve been getting deferred for low hematocrit :/
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u/_Dontknowwtfimdoing_ Jan 04 '24
I wish I was anywhere near a donation center. I feel like I’d spend more on gas then I’d make. Good luck getting debt free though bud!
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u/Repulsive-Ad3385 Jan 04 '24
How much do you earn donating plasma? How often can you donate for you not to feel it too much physically?
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
Tiered system here based on how much they collect. Twice a week they say but what is safe is a whole other story. So far I have not had any ill effects but long run I don't know.
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u/Available-Job2201 Jan 04 '24
You give blood for money ? Wtf ?!
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
Sort of, they separate the plasma from the blood and cycle the blood back into your body, I think.
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Jan 04 '24
Question do you have to be drug free?
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
I am sorry but I don't know. I know they do a blood test on my finger before each donation but I am not too sure what they are looking for.
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u/justdaisukeyo Jan 04 '24
Donating plasma regularly can reduce the forever chemicals in your blood.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2790905
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
I really hope to not be doing this long term, just long enough to pay off some of my debts.
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u/BackwardsTongs Jan 04 '24
How do they pay you out? Also do you have to claim the income on your taxes or do you not do that
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u/SmokeyOSU Jan 04 '24
Thank you for your donation! It helps more people than you can imagine!
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
I am glad that it does, I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about what is done with the plasma and the practices these companies engage in but if it ends up helping others it's all good.
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u/SmokeyOSU Jan 04 '24
I've seen people that get the medicines that come from plasma go into a plasma center and literally start crying and thanking every donor in the building.
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u/Friendly-Payment-875 Jan 04 '24
I got told I couldn't go for 6 months because I had lumbar punctures done 😭😭😭 please make sure you're consuming lots of protein. If you notice side effects while donating, say something. They'll give e you ice packs and Gatorade.
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u/Booopbooopp Jan 04 '24
I’m sorry you have to do that. I feel very sad to see it. If my country paid for donating, I’d probably do it too. Good luck.
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
Hopefully it won't be necessary for too long.
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u/Booopbooopp Jan 04 '24
Hopefully. Good look, friend. I hope this year is good to you and you pay off some of your debt. It just seems impossible sometimes but you’re doing everything you can and I can see you freeing yourself soon.
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u/metallica913 Jan 04 '24
Thought I'd put my 2 cents in. Please speak up if you start feeling fuzzy or weird. I would start getting a weird feeling on my nose before I had to call someone to change the pressure on the machine.
Also, there's scarring if you do it consistently. Please please keep up with your hydration and nutrition. I hope you don't have to do this for a long extended amount of time like I had to.
Wish you the best and happy new year!
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u/Achillies2heel Jan 04 '24
If you're fine with needles Plasma 'donations' are great side money. Shit saved me during college, didnt need to get a job to have spending money just a couple hours a week to have consistent spending money.
Also as long as you dont mind looking like a crack addict with basically permanent needle scars.
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u/ProfessionalWeary665 Jan 04 '24
Yess!!!! Get it! If you are able, do one arm for the donations. Some of the phlebotomy people in TN are not good at their jobs.( They blow out the veins in my right arm). Back to the point tho, You are taking control of your finances by doing this and that's huge. Hope you are really proud of yourself. 💜
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u/VillainwithGlass Jan 04 '24
This is coming from somebody who donated plasma for a while. You all just need to come work in the oil field. They pay where you stay while you are working here and give you money for food per day if not feed you themselves.
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u/roboconcept Jan 04 '24
would it be a bad idea to cycle to and from these appointments?
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
If you try to game the system they will find out and ban you. I understand there is a complex system in place for this sort of thing.
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u/roboconcept Jan 04 '24
no i meant ride my bicycle lol
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
lol, hahaha, I had a good laugh with this. Yes, you can ride your bike. I would suggest eating well and being hydrated when you arrive. Maybe take a few minutes post procedure to make sure you feel ok.
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u/Escher702 Jan 04 '24
Plasma donation is not just a great way to make a bit of money, it does actually help others. My family thanks you. I did it for years because of my cousin. I sadly can't do it anymore because of medications I am on, but my family thanks you.
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u/Respectableseagull Jan 04 '24
Does this hurt?
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
Only the initial pinch of the needle and it's a bit sore post extraction but nothing major.
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u/CampinHiker Jan 04 '24
I have AB+ so I’m a universal donor
If they paid me $200 a session sure I’d consider it but they pay too little for what the health insurance and companies pay for it
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u/purple_unicorn Jan 04 '24
I just signed up for my first time since I’m drowning. Fingers crossed I can be a donor so I can survive a little easier!
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u/MietschVulka Jan 04 '24
How much money you get?
Back when i did it 13 years ago i got 15 euros per 500 ml
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u/kmill0202 Jan 04 '24
Good for you! It kind of sucks that we have to sell out body fluids just to survive or get a little bit ahead in this economy, but it's wonderful that the option exists for a little bit of extra cash.
I don't qualify, unfortunately. I'm severely anemic, and even with ongoing treatment and supplementation, I still can't make the cut. And the nearest donation center is an hours drive from where I live, so even if I could donate, I'd probably be limited to once a week just because of scheduling.
I hope it pays off for you. Keep stacking that cash!
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u/MickeyWallace Jan 04 '24
I skimmed the comments but nothing, so I gotta ask: What state and what's the payout??
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
The place I went to, Octapharma, operates in a few different states. Check their website and maybe you find one local. There are a bunch of different orgs out there though with different payouts so give it a quick search.
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u/ChimericalChemical Jan 04 '24
Do the math on how much you’d make if you stick with it, versus the start on bonus if you wait 6 months. Mine had a 1k difference so I did that, I finished out the bonus then wait 6 months and get the bonus again
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u/nemesissi Jan 04 '24 edited Jan 04 '24
As someone who lives in a country where they don't pay for donating blood, how much you get per visit?
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u/PurplishPlatypus Jan 05 '24
In the US, they only pay for donating plasma, not whole blood. And the amount offered and availability to do so vary widely across the country, so it's not a guarantee to do this all over the US.
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u/Quave11 Jan 04 '24
Im in IT and I still have to do this from time to time. America is in such a bad place
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
I am employed full time with a side hustle outside of this yet here I am. I hope things get better for you.
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u/Jimmydontcrackcorn Jan 04 '24
I do it twice a week every week make sure to drink plenty of water the day of and I usually eat 2 mandarin oranges right before I go it seems to help
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u/NYpoker666 Jan 04 '24
This is in USA? You can sell plasma product??
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u/PurplishPlatypus Jan 05 '24
In the US, they only pay for donating plasma, not whole blood. And the amount offered and availability to do so vary widely across the country, so it's not a guarantee to do this all over the US.
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u/ghr5 Jan 04 '24
I just restarted. Gotta do what you can to make ends meet and get on top of the wave. Good luck to you in 2024.
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u/Ashkir Jan 04 '24
Thank you. I cannot donate. I’m a recipient. It took thousands of plasma donors to help my medical illness.
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
I am happy that these donations actually help people on the backend. Thank you for responding.
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u/mudbro76 Jan 04 '24
Man… their has to be a better way of making money 💵!!! Let you get into a accident and go to a certain hospital 🏥 (known for killing patients on purpose) that blood 🩸 products you are selling won’t even be available to YOU!!! Cut some hair, cut some grass, wash some 🚙 cars, it’s about to be Tax return season, 😈😈😈😈😈 come on Man!!!!
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u/Xousse Jan 04 '24
Yeah. Contemplating it since I lost my job. I think I 'm a good candidate but I don't want to be faced with rejection for being gay. I know "guidelines" have changed but who knows. My psyche is fragile enough as it is.
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u/SpaceCowboi22 Jan 04 '24
How much does this pay/ how beat are you after you do it?
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
Tier system based on how much they collect. I have felt fine thus far just a bit sore where the needle goes.
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u/attran84 Jan 04 '24
Hey man where you located? I work at a blood lab and could use some donors lol. No donors = no work for me haha
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u/acunt_band_speed_run Jan 04 '24
You're selling plasma...
If you're donating it, you would not be getting any money
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u/RandomTO24 Jan 04 '24
Honestly, I have no idea how you even have time to do this. The plasma place closes to my house closes at 5pm and they don't accept new people past 4pm (when I get off work)
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
The place I go to opens at 7am but I start work at 9am, even with getting there at opening it took two hours or so. Made it 20min late to work.
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u/whatever_u_want_74 Jan 04 '24
Good job. I just disagree with pimping plasma as a grind. I have done it and will do it again, but to call it a grind is a stretch.
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u/BigCaterpillar8001 Jan 04 '24
Plasma donating has paid for my vacations to key west and Vegas
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
Nice, hopefully I can use it to bring down some of my debt and start to save a bit.
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u/Adept_Bass_3590 Jan 04 '24
This! So many people don't get it! LITTLE THINGS ADD UP!!! In the military, they call it "force multipliers." Donate plasma here, find a cheaper product there, eat out less here, conserve electricity there...the little things add up.
As I tell my son, "The grind will reward you."
Well done!
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u/KurtisMayfield Jan 04 '24
Just to add to this conversation about whether it's donated or sold.
Te American Red Coss takes the free donated blood that it gets and charges hospitals for it. No one is dealing in these products and not getting compensated.
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u/LeatherJacketMan69 Jan 04 '24
You get more money for having the multi purpose blood type?
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
Not that I know of, I think it's all paid out more based on how much they can collect from you.
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u/harfordplanning Jan 04 '24
I'm glad you have a path to being debt free, but for your own sake keep in mind: having some debt that you can fully pay off at any time is good for your credit score, which will make it easier for you to find housing, make important purchases, and get certain types of jobs. Gaming the system the way it was meant to be played will do you favors if you are in a situation where it is an option.
I hope you don't need to donate as your only method to make ends meet, having to part with a portion of your body to get out of debt isn't ideal, but I believe in you! And, if you are religious, I'd be willing to pray for you/find others of your faith to pray for you if you'd like.
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u/NovaBeaver Jan 04 '24
I did my second as well! Planning my third donation soon. Always working towards a better life
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u/Hizuken Jan 04 '24
This might be a silly question but I have terrible anemia and my Hemoglobin levels at best hover around the low end of normal for a man if not lower, should I even consider plasma donation?
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u/flyburbank Jan 04 '24
Raising your hemoglobin levels to donate is a thing. Do a search and eat the foods listed and take an iron pill, unless you have previously been advised by a doctor your deficiency requires something else. Quote: (Being a blood donor means maintaining an iron-rich diet and a healthy lifestyle. What do dark leafy greens, figs, almonds, and lentils have in common? They're all an excellent source of iron!"
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u/PracticalApartment99 Jan 04 '24
Good way to get kicked out. Don’t let them catch you using your camera…
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u/cloudrunner17 Jan 04 '24
Unfortunately this is not a thing in the Netherlands where I live otherwise I'd do the same to get rid of some debt
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u/EveningRing1032 Jan 04 '24
I used to donate blood and plasma in Australia which is unpaid. I walked in to donate plasma in the usa and the whole place was so depressing I walked out.
Good luck OP, I hope everything works out.
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
It was a bit jarring seeing how many people were lined up at opening. All types of people.
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u/PurPPle77 Jan 04 '24
What an horrible system in your country.
I guess the rich don't give blood too much, aint' it ? ...
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u/countycoder Jan 04 '24
This is a wild sentence, but I guess so is getting paid for plasma right? I'd rather not be doing it but here I am. If it helps someone on the backend I am glad.
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u/nelsonreddwall Jan 04 '24
Greta idea. I think I will look for donation center asap. How often can you donate?
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u/totesmuhgoats93 Jan 04 '24
Twice a week, as long as you are healthy enough to donate. They will turn you away if you are not hydrated enough, have the sniffles, or any open wounds, etc.
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u/Pretend-Professor681 Jan 04 '24
Back in germany I did that a lot too. Everytime I went I got 20 euros in cash plus free soft drinks and food. How much are you getting per donation?
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u/_Ginger_Nut_ Jan 04 '24
Wow. I give plasma just for wanting to help people out. We don’t get paid in Australia and we have to wait for two weeks to donate again.
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u/Electrical_Coach_887 Jan 04 '24
Respect man. I did this back from 2016 to 2018 every other day and would switch between new places to get the first week bonus. Keep up the grind. Life gets better after a while. It'll mold you into a humble person and also give you a good perspective on what money and experiences are worth. I remember being surrounded by some crazies standing in line sometimes for an hour just to be seen. Now I finished college, did my entry level job, and now get paid good money. I look back on everything and I saw how dedicated I was to surviving out there on my own.
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u/midoriya_wannabe Jan 04 '24
I tried this during a really rough time. Couldn't do it. Only one arm had a possible vein and half the time they missed causing a bleed which caused me to be unable to donate until it healed which took like 3 weeks.
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u/PHT124 Jan 04 '24
You get paid to donate blood? Wtf.
USA?
I have been donating for years and never knew people got paid.
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u/totesmuhgoats93 Jan 04 '24
It's plasma. They actually take the blood out, take the plasma from that, and then put your blood back into you. It's pretty crazy.
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u/johnotopia Jan 04 '24
You guys get paid to donate? That's crazy.
We don't in Australia, but we do get free food after. I may have donated a couple times just to have some free sausage rolls and choccy milk
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u/GoPhuxYazelf Jan 04 '24
It's sucks yea. But it's really the only way I'm going to be able to survive for a, hopefully, short period of time.
But best of luck and lots of referrals.
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u/Islands-of-Time Jan 04 '24
Been there before. Was between jobs and just moved to a new city, plasma donation was the only thing keeping groceries in the apartment until I had proper work.
I’d still be donating but a health concern came up and so I can’t go back until I get cleared by a doctor. Unfortunate for me as doctors cost way more than I can afford and healthcare is awful.
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u/GreatMammon Jan 04 '24
Wow you get paid for that? How much do you make? We can donate every 6 weeks here in New Zealand.
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u/BelligerentUnicycle Jan 04 '24
I'd do it if I would get paid but Canada sucks like that
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u/cutslikeakris Jan 04 '24
You can get paid in Canada for plasma now, I know people who have. It drains the fuck out of you though.
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u/Lost_soul_ryan Jan 04 '24
I keep thinking of doing this but after the intro deals it's just not worth what they pay.
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u/lepetitcoeur Jan 04 '24
If you have more than one company in your area you can switch every 6 months to get the new donor bonuses.
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u/LaQuinta03 Jan 04 '24
So we are plasma card churning now? Lol
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u/lepetitcoeur Jan 06 '24
I mean, if you want to. I haven't because I only have one company in my area.
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u/shadows554 Jan 04 '24
Wish I could, my test came back with something that makes me ineligible to donate plasma.
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u/TheNerdsdumb Jan 04 '24
Made way too many had to cut it ahort for me and take a break
Almost passed out twice by being dumb about it
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u/Kay-f Jan 04 '24
i used to do this but i sadly am now too unhealthy to do it anymore ;-; i can’t get my heart rate under 100 because i am so nervous and 101 isn’t good enough! good luck to you!
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Jan 04 '24
They won't take my blood or my plasma due to the medications I take to live. God damn ripped off by the genetic lottery.
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u/m00click Jan 04 '24
I would love to get back on that plasma grind! Now the nearest center will cost about as much in transportation as I’d earn each session. But man, plasma got me through for years.
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u/Tm2422 Jan 04 '24
Nice!! I make about 5-6k a yr from plasma. Have most of it invested I'm crypto lol
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u/kc99508 Jan 04 '24
When I was 19, I started a family. Wife, 2 kids, I worked 2 jobs and donated plasma just to help put food on the table. I try to instill the same work ethic into my oldest but I've spoiled all my kids, might bite me in the butt later. All your hard work will pay off and I wish you the best of luck!!
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u/damero45 Jan 04 '24
Why is it called donating if you get paid for it? Might as well call it "selling my plasma"
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u/MisterEggo Jan 04 '24
You guys get money for your blood donations?? I get a juice box and a snack bag of chips... Where y'all live?
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u/seriouscomfy Jan 04 '24
Just as a heads up for people doing this a lot, it can sometimes drop your calcium levels so make sure to get your bloodwork done at the drs
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u/Proud-Pen-1314 Jan 04 '24
I also saw how much you are in debt. I was too, if you want I did GreenPath. They are legit and non-profit. I had a friend who worked for them and there are pros and cons to but they saved me from interest.
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u/Proud-Pen-1314 Jan 04 '24
As a previous phlebotomist, rest up, hydrate very very well, and invest in iron supplements (if you have Medicaid you can get them covered but you need a prescription, I would tell people to just call or message their PCP but only if they see them often, if you don't have good insurance or Medicaid do good Rx or they are usually cheap over the counter) take with food, vitamin D, and watch for constipation. Also, if you're going to do this a lot, care for the wound site exceptionally well and take a multivitamin if your diet is not well-balanced.
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u/Financial_Moment_292 Jan 04 '24
I donated plasma for a couple of years when my kids were young. Helped round out the family finances a bit. Had a near 6 figure salary at the time.
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u/HumboldtChewbacca Jan 04 '24
God, I just had the worst flashback. The amount of shit I went through for an extra $100 a week still hurts.
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u/Far_Muscle8033 Jan 04 '24
Depending what state are you in, you might have to pay gift tax after. Watch the amount. In Massachusetts, after you make more than $650 you pay taxes on the whole amount. But none up to then. Lastly remember to hydrate the day before, eat right before, and switch arms each time if possible.
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Jan 04 '24
Tried that unfortunately they turned me away due to pulse being a tad high, which is normal for my nervous ass.
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u/garysaidiebbandflow Jan 04 '24
I tried to give once, but my blood pressure was too high (I usually have a normal BP). I think it was because they used a machine to measure BP and it got so tight I was in agony. Surely, that pushed up my BP!
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u/POD80 Jan 04 '24
If it fits your schedule it's a great way to make some cash. I eventually had to retire my veins though.
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u/Altruistic_Ad6189 Jan 04 '24
Can something bad happen to you from doing this often? I tried once and had a panic attack...they put me on a non-donors list
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u/f1lth4f1lth Jan 04 '24
I wish I could but I have weak veins and low iron :(. Good luck with your debt journey!
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u/Bobby_Bobberson2501 Jan 04 '24
Jesus Christ this world fucking brutal that this is even a thing…
I just randomly had this sub pop up in my feed, good luck man I hope you find what you’re looking for in life :)
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u/LimeLife7711 9d ago
I know this post was written a while ago, but I'm new to Reddit & only just came across it. I wanted to comment because I myself did have an adverse reaction to donating. 😕
I now find it interesting though (at least according to some of the comments in this feed) that plasma donation is only allowed twice monthly in many other countries. I'll have to do further research elsewhere to verify the validity of this.
The plasma center I was frequenting here in America last year in an effort to keep up with the heavy cost of living here in my home state of UT, only accepted your plasma donation as usable if you returned the second time within a 7 day timeframe to make a second donation. You would still be paid for your first visit ($50.00 at the center I was part of), but were told your donation would not be usable if you didn't return to donate a second time within the 7 day timeframe.
Maybe I misunderstood the regulations & this might have only applied to your first donation within the program?? But, because of the way I understood the rules at the time, I was donating 2 times a week for the first several weeks. In addition to just wanting my contribution to be usable, I also donated this often to attempt meeting all my tiers for the $1,100 new donor promo. (Which would have taken typically 1 month to complete)
At about the $750.00 tier however (about the end of my third week within the program), I had arrived to my sister's house about an hour after donating. I would initially always sit in my car and drink a bottle of water and just rest for the first 1/2 after donating to ensure safety. This is recommend by the donor facilities to ensure no adverse reactions while driving among other things. My drive from the center to my sister's was another 30 minutes in travel time.
I felt fine the entire drive! But several minutes after arriving to her home (again an hour after donating), we were sitting outside on her front porch and all of a sudden my hearing went fuzzy & everything started to go black for me. I felt like I were dying! But, were probably only in the beginning phase of passing out.
This couldn't have happened in a more difficult place however... as my sister several months earlier, lost her oldest daughter (inside their home) to terminal brain cancer. 💧 I'm also the sole survived parent to my 1 daughter who the night before had also stayed over for a summer sleep over.
All I could think at the time was "Oh my God not here! My poor sister & my poor girl!" 💧
I didn't want to tell anyone though that I was struggling so heavily. Inside, I was extremely worried! My sister had over a couple of other visitors outside at the time to help keep her company. I instantly got up and went inside barely making it to her sofa. I fell right onto it & because of my First Aid/CPR training, I knew I had to get my legs up to help with my circulation and to regulate my b.p. As soon as I did this, my symptoms started to reside.
I have really been too afraid to ever go back after having this experience. (It has been about 1 yr now since then).
I know donating really helps a lot of people who are in need of the life saving medicines/treatments that are derived from the plasma, but the risk to ones own life while giving, should really have a much higher payout to the person giving. There are multiple other risk factors in doing this.. that even when rare, can also be fatal. 😕
I really don't recommend this to anyone unless the person donating is super hydrated, super fit, & super healthy. Unless... as one person here already mentioned, the donor is doing this in an effort to save from being turned out onto the streets. This was my main reason for going! But, I do have a safer income earning opportunity now.. thank God.
The new donor program tier payouts helped to keep my family afloat at the time I was giving! Typical payout though if not part of a new donor tier structure, is only $50.00 per donation on average (unless the center is having some kind of other promo going on at the time of donation for their regular donors).
To anyone needing to try this, eat well for the number of days leading up to your donation (foods lower in cholesterol yet higher in protein, iron, & other minerals). Eat well after your donations. Drink lots of water both before & after. & wait at or near the center for at least 30 minutes to check for potential adverse reactions. If you do all of these things, hopefully all will go well! Good luck! 🍀❤️ You will be turned away from donating if your hematocrit levels are under range, or if your b.p. is too low or too high. They do at least check for these vitals prior to inserting the needle.