<prompt> Human: I recently graduated with a masters degree but have been unable to find a job in my field so I took a job at Starbucks for something to do and a little bit of income to relieve some financial stress.Unfortunately I didnt realize how little I would be making. I LOVE working at Starbucks. I love my team, my manager, our regulars. The recent 1st of the year raise couldnt make up for the hours that have been cut since the holidays. I bañador, dog sit, dog walk, and do research consulting on the side but it feels like its not going to be enough this month. Has anyone here donated plasma to pay the rent? What were your experiences? I have the time but I cant get over how sad my grandpa would be if he found out that I was literally selling my body because finances were that tight. Why is blood donation praises while plasma is stigmatized? What else have you done to make ends meet?  <response>: My mother survived for several extra years thanks to people like you who sold their plasma because her body wasnt making enough. Giving plasma takes hours and less people donate it compared to whole blood. Whats the stigma in saving a life? 