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The Financial Struggles of Young People in Taiwan: A Closer Look at the "Moonlight Clan"
The Daily Routine of a Young Taiwanese Journalist
At 7:30 a.m., Laurie Lee begins his day in a suburban Taiwanese neighborhood. His journey to work takes approximately 90 minutes, as he commutes to his job as a journalist in the city. Despite working four to five days a week, Laurie, 24 years old, finds himself living paycheck to paycheck. His monthly income hovers around 30,000 New Taiwan Dollars (roughly 1,000 US Dollars), which barely covers his basic expenses.