Making it or getting some?

In the past weekend, I've had some exciting things happening for a change. First, I had an elementary reunion, but only the three of us who were close and have stayed close during these years. Other than rekindling the friendship, it was also a chance for a first hand experience to knowing what Taiwanese 20somethings are doing with their lives.

Some do the same as I do, which is drinking, playing pool, watch movies, go to KTV or hang out with friends. Some would stay at home and hang out with the computer, which I do sometimes too. But what they all have in common is that they aren't making much money as a whole. An average salary for an average office worker at entry level is around NT$23K to 35K (US$800-1200) a month, which isn't a lot no matter how you look at it.

But since Taipei isn't a big city and the idea of independence from one's family is a bit frowned upon- because families should stick together - living at home is widely acceptable if you're "trying to make it". Then I wonder, "What about if you want to bring someone home?" I assume not many mothers would find it tolerable if a strange girl walks around in the house on a Sunday morning no matter how close the family should stay together.

This doesn't seem to phase my old classmates, they seem to be living in a semi- or no relationship situation quite happily with the company of each other. I guess at the end of the day, for a guy in his late 20s, saving money is the most important thing at hand.