Are there any places that will pay you to become a lab rat?

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The discussion centers around the feasibility and implications of participating in clinical trials or studies for compensation, specifically exploring whether one can make a sustainable living as a "lab rat." The scope includes ethical considerations, financial viability, and personal safety associated with such participation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the existence of legitimate opportunities to earn a living by participating in medical tests or trials.
  • Others express skepticism about the financial viability of such a lifestyle, suggesting that it may not be sustainable or sufficient for long-term living expenses.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the safety and risks involved in participating in potentially dangerous studies.
  • One participant humorously speculates about the long-term effects of being a "professional lab rat," questioning the implications for one's humanity and legitimacy as a test subject.

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Participants generally agree that while some compensation may be available for participating in studies, the idea of making a career out of it is highly contested and remains unresolved.

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Limitations include the lack of specific examples of legitimate studies, the variability in compensation, and the potential risks associated with participation that are not fully explored.

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I want to know about having tests done on you. Are there any places that will pay you to become a labrat? Enough that you can live off of it and make a career out of it.
 
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You might want to watch "Tales from the Crypt" --- Ulrich the Undying, or some such similar, is a relevant episode.

Legitimate labs? A living? Don't even try taking that to a mortgage company and applying for a home loan.
 
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I want to know about having tests done on you. Are there any places that will pay you to become a labrat? Enough that you can live off of it and make a career out of it.
Don't do it - it's very dangerous. You could die of excessive unproductivity.
 
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If you enroll in some really time-consuming or risky studies, you might be paid enough to cover tuition at a state university, or to take a nice vacation, but you're not going to be able to become a professional lab rat and earn a living off it.
 
Can you imagine being a professional lab rat?!

I bet after a couple years you wouldn't even be a legitimate human to test on.
 

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