<prompt> Human: So I currently make around 2.4k a month, but in 2 years my salary is expected to rise drastically as in, at least double, maybe triple.Im moving out and Im thinking of renting a place in a central location, which would cost like 800-900 a month just for rent. its hard for me to make that desicion, it seems pointless to save money now when I could save the same amount much more easily later, and its not like id be getting into debt just not saving much. but spending so much on rent and not saving seems irresponsible and scary, and what if i wont make as much as I think very unlikely but who knows.If its relevant, I live in israel the figures here are converted to usd. so we dont have student loans and I dont have any other form on debt.How do I decide? Are there any significant advantages to start saving a lot right now? What should be my saving goal for now?Thank!EDIT: I guess it sounds pretty scatchy to say something about my salary in 2 years, so ill explain a bit. it has to do with a millitary contract. it doesnt pay much but people who finish it and go work somewhere else make huge amounts. might still be a bad idea to count on it but its not as crazy as it sounds.Secondly, Im well aware I could save a lot of money. I dont have any commitments and I could live with my parents and save like 90 of my salary right now. I just have a hard time finding a balance, so I want to set a saving goal and plan accordingly. I could probably save 10 even if i take the more expansive apartment. setting a goal just seems arbitrary so thats what I want help with. thanks!  <response>: not saving seems irresponsible and scary, and what if i wont make as much as I think very unlikely but who knows.You answer your own question.I saw a post here today of a guy who was accepted for a job and a few weeks later they told him they didnt want him anymore. Weeks. And you regard an expectation in 2 years as a certainty?Yes, your salary might double. It also might not. Yes it might triple. It also might not. Yes your costs might stay the same. They also might not. Saving is what we do to insure ourselves against uncertainty, and no matter what promises were made to you, your future is still somewhat uncertain.Also, its normal for most young people to see salary increases as their career progresses. Most of us can be reasonably sure that our salary will increase in 2 years. If we use the logic that saving is only efficient when our salary is higher, we would never save. 