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[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
At night, when the demons come, some of them look like Clarence Beeks in a gorilla suit.

Jerky beef?

[ABBAKiss]

Originally posted by patentparanyc
Okay, so Abba was the closest one with she researched egg donation so maybe she saw some type of compensation list while there? no one else has even really talked about this otherwise......Abba?

I didn't look into sperm donation. Oh - in case anyone wondered - I am too old to donate eggs and besides, there is no way I am going on hormones and getting fat. NO. FUCKING. WAY.

So instead I am going to gamble this weekend in Vegas and then be set for life. Or not.

[Adder]

Originally posted by barely_legal
let me rephrase. If a male friend of mine were to go to a sperm bank and donate sperm, how much money could he expect to make? and what are the general requirements for sperm donors?

I don't want to have to google this from work, people. Help a sistah out.

You know, they used to post fliers at the law school soliciting donors, but I don't think I ever read them closely. Sorry.

But I did get the general impression that you could get more for it depending on your resume.

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by Adder
You know, they used to post fliers at the law school soliciting donors, but I don't think I ever read them closely. Sorry.

But I did get the general impression that you could get more for it depending on your resume.

Many years ago I read an article about sperm donors. Your general impression is right, I think. But, the drawback is that once you start donating for a living, you have to limit how much you, um, donate recreationally (in whatever way you accomplish that).

I remember this article, even though it was at least 14 years ago that I read it, because of the closing quote: "Finally, I'm getting paid to do something I really love."

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
Many years ago I read an article about sperm donors. Your general impression is right, I think. But, the drawback is that once you start donating for a living, you have to limit how much you, um, donate recreationally (in whatever way you accomplish that).

I remember this article, even though it was at least 14 years ago that I read it, because of the closing quote: "Finally, I'm getting paid to do something I really love."

I read somewhere that they try to limit the number of anonymous donations to five or so, so as to prevent any accidental incestial encounters later on down the line.

[Cletus Miller]

Originally posted by barely_legal
let me rephrase. If a male friend of mine were to go to a sperm bank and donate sperm, how much money could he expect to make? and what are the general requirements for sperm donors?

I don't want to have to google this from work, people. Help a sistah out.

Over the years and in different locales, I have seen the per donation fee advertised from $55 to $125 (haven't seen anything lately, so it may be somewhat higher). Generally, there is a limit of 3 (sometimes 2) donations per week--first they don't want too much supply from any one person, second, the count v. motility factor is best with a rest period of 48 (+/-) hours. Finally, it's 1099 income, so you have to pay self-employment tax.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Cletus Miller
Over the years and in different locales, I have seen the per donation fee advertised from $55 to $125 (haven't seen anything lately, so it may be somewhat higher). Generally, there is a limit of 3 (sometimes 2) donations per week--first they don't want too much supply from any one person, second, the count v. motility factor is best with a rest period of 48 (+/-) hours. Finally, it's 1099 income, so you have to pay self-employment tax.

But they, like the blood bank and institutions that compensate participants in research studies, aren't going to issue a 1099 unless you receive over $600 in a calendar year. Doesn't mean it's not reportable income, though. Just means that the "anything else" box in turbo tax should be checked.

[Cletus Miller]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
But they, like the blood bank and institutions that compensate participants in research studies, aren't going to issue a 1099 unless you receive over $600 in a calendar year. Doesn't mean it's not reportable income, though. Just means that the "anything else" box in turbo tax should be checked.

Sure, but if you aren't going to get at least $600/year out of it, the hassle of the background paperwork and blood tests isn't really worth it. Unless maybe your office is down the hall from the cryobank.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Cletus Miller
Sure, but if you aren't going to get at least $600/year out of it, the hassle of the background paperwork and blood tests isn't really worth it. Unless maybe your office is down the hall from the cryobank.

Translation: I thought that would be an easy $600, what with the sperm bank right around the corner. But, damn, my crank was beat by the time the check cleared.

[dc_chef]

Originally posted by ironweed
And I am very glad that Rome is back, though the storylines are sort of all over the place right now.

Me, too. I wasn't sure if it was coming back for a second season or not. I feel like the story line is getting a little 24-esque: putting in random bits (loaded with violence) to get to some plot line down the road.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Fashionable But Anonymous
Advice to combat, mitigate and/or prevent identity theft?

Thanks,

Anon because my office is aware of this situation.

Yeah, max out your credit cards and don't pay them on time. No one will be able to get new credit.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
Today I ordered a small soup to go with my bacon and avocado sandwich (no pickle, but still delish). The cashier gave me a medium soup but charged me for a small. When I saw the medium soup going into the bag I thought -- hooray -- more soup for me!! I did not draw her error to her attention.

Now I feel bad. Would you have pointed out the mistake and paid for the larger soup?

Note: this has happened to me before at the same place -- and I pointed out the error in the past, and the cashier just giggled and said that it was my lucky day and didn't charge me for the difference.

If it makes any difference, the cashier is kind of cute.

She was hot for you and did it on purpose. Otherwise, just eat the amount of a small and St. Peter will make a note.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
But they, like the blood bank and institutions that compensate participants in research studies, aren't going to issue a 1099 unless you receive over $600 in a calendar year. Doesn't mean it's not reportable income, though. Just means that the "anything else" box in turbo tax should be checked.

Tax Question: after HS, sperm banks offered me about $100-125 per session.

When I graduated with a Harvard BS degree I was demanding $200-250 per session.

When I graduated magna from Harvard law I had the banks approach me offering $400-500 per session.

When I got my nose job, aftr swelling healed, they were offering $700-800 per.

Can I deduct tuiton and plastic surgery expenses?

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Tax Question: after HS, sperm banks offered me about $100-125 per session.

When I graduated with a Harvard BS degree I was demanding $200-250 per session.

When I graduated magna from Harvard law I had the banks approach me offering $400-500 per session.

When I got my nose job, aftr swelling healed, they were offering $700-800 per.

Can I deduct tuiton and plastic surgery expenses?

K Race tonight or tomorrow?

eta: confidential to Hank.

[Anne Elk]

Originally posted by Fashionable But Anonymous
Advice to combat, mitigate and/or prevent identity theft?

Thanks,

Anon because my office is aware of this situation.

What type of information was in your wallet? Anything with your SSN? This website is a good starting point.

Put fraud alerts/watches on your credit card account, bank account, and driver's license.

Cancel all accounts and reopen new ones.

Check your credit report regularly and monitor for suspicious activity.

When you receive the new cards, follow Pony's advice.