Could You Survive a Layoff Like This?

Hilary Nordland once had a stable marketing role and a retirement plan. Now, after months of rejections and rising costs, she's donating plasma just to stay afloat.

Hilary Nordland Navigates Job Loss with Plasma Donations and Part-Time Gigs.
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Hilary Nordland once had a stable marketing role and a retirement plan. Now, after months of rejections and rising costs, she's donating plasma just to stay afloat.

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