Hi Dear Friend,
In US, we call ,who work in the office, white color ( because office people wear white shirt), and workers, wear blue uniform or pants, are call blue color.
Our income tax is higher than Taiwan, lowest from 25-30 % is for Uncle Sam ( IRS= internal revenue service government agency ) which meant 1/4 or 1/3 is for US government before we get the paid check (salary).
So, we are same like you guys, the only thing is to try to save little money , not go to movies, no department store, not buying un-necessary items, try to eat at home, ...etc.
Thanks for sharing, good luck.