Make $240 a month, the ads blared.
After all, Id basically be getting paid to sit still while hooked up to a machine, right?
It wasnt as easy as I thought.
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Heres what I learned from myplasma-selling experience, to help you decide whether its a good option for you.
What to Expect When You Sell Plasma
Going in, I had no idea what to expect.
I just focused on the money and how I could use it tobuy school suppliesfor my kids.
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It took more than an hour, including the waiting time.
When it was time to give plasma, I brought along a magazine to read during the process.
It was great being able to catch up on my magazine reading while reclining on a semi-comfortable chair.
They tend to multiple clients at once, all in various stages of donation.
After the process, I received $20 on a prepaid card.
I kept trying, focused on what was advertised as easy money.
Ive never been anemic, but the iron count needed to donate plasma is a bit higher than usual.
When I expressed frustration, one technician suggested an iron supplement on top of my regular multi-vitamin.
(I was also worried what the extra iron would do to my sensitive digestive system.
Could You Make Good Money Selling Plasma?
The center I visited had free WiFi, so you could even work on anonline businesswhile you wait.
Who couldnt use an extra $10?
MaryBeth Matzek is a freelance writer based in Wisconsin.
Learn more at www.1bizzywriter.com or follow her on Twitter at @1bizzywriter.
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