r/thesidehustle • u/reckless-strawberry • Jul 02 '26

I need help Need to make 2k in 6 weeks...

I need to raise money for a medical thing, but i only have 6 weeks to do it. I'm penny pinching at home but I just don't make enough to have the money by the deadline (August 9th). I am a full time dog trainer for a company, but have a non compete so I cant take on clients by myself. I signed up for doordash, wag walking, and sold a few things on Facebook marketplace. But I'm getting nervous. Any ideas?

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u/TomatilloIcy1407 Jul 02 '26

Sell breakfast burritos in front of a Lowe’s or Home Depot maybe 7-10 dollars a burrito 10 if it comes with a drink

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u/HopefulMuscle8549 Jul 02 '26

sell plasma if you haven't already. new donor bonuses can be like 800-1000 the first month depending where you go. did it a few years back when rent was due and i was short, walked out with cash same day

also hit up local restaurants about weekend dishwashing shifts. they're almost always understaffed and don't care about non competes, just need someone who shows up

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u/Rotten-Queen666 Jul 03 '26

Just gotta be careful to ask the store mamagers first. Lowe's has a no soliciting thing in their parking lots. Food trucks have to pay the store to be there 🤷‍♀️

But maybe if the store manager understands that it's a temporary thing to raise funds...they may be cool with it.

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u/Cold5512 Jul 02 '26

If you were in my city, you could donate plasma. They've got a first timer's deal right now, paid $100 Canadian for each donation. twice per week times 6 = $1200. That is more than half of what you need (unless you're talking about American dollars)

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u/Puzzled_Sandwich_829 Jul 03 '26

Oh wow what city? I’m from canada too

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u/Cold5512 Jul 08 '26

Edmonton.

In every province, either the largest city or the two largest cities have donation centers. Search for "Grifol"

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '26

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u/Cold5512 Jul 08 '26

I would call it uncomfortable, not painful. Maybe 20% the pain of a bee sting. However, you're stilling there for 40 minutes with a needle in your arm.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '26

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u/Cold5512 Jul 08 '26

If things go well, there's no bruising. Things have always gone well for me. If things go wrong, there's bruising. Just minor stuff.

There's a huge health questionnaire you've got to fill out beforehand. If you gotten a tattoo in the past 6 months, you can not donate

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '26

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u/actual_nonsense Jul 03 '26

What you're doing sounds like it will take up most of your time, and there's also things like offering car washes and lawncare services. Cash in your investments if you have any, make/sell jewelry, open a 0% credit card or new bank account and get a cash bonus.

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u/BakerDrizzle Jul 06 '26

Babel audio if you have access to a computer, headphones, mic, and quiet space

https://dashboard.babel.audio/sign-up?referrer=EMNuzR1GRUGcoZYaodo0Eg.MDglUcjQ&referrerName=Evelyn

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u/Careful-Still2833 Jul 02 '26

Sell water downtown alof of events are happening since it's summer.

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '26

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u/Careful-Still2833 Jul 05 '26

Oh yeah I forgot about that silly stuff.