I was recently placed into a new role at my company that I was told was a lateral position.

8 Comments

1. AnonymousFebruary 6,2025 at 12:59PM UTC

   Plenty do it, but before you go down that path, do your homework on salary and title and be prepared to present it professionally - not go in making demands and that sort of thing.

2. AnonymousFebruary 6,2025 at 1:08PM UTC

   I'm finding it hard to do a market salary search bc my title is a company based need and I cannot find similar titles to compare with.

3. AnonymousFebruary 6,2025 at 3:03PM UTC

   You don't look at just titles. You look for similar job descriptions. Trust me, your company isn't the only company with your role and responsibilities. You look for similar and not exact responsibilities. There will be hundreds of similar roles.

4. AnonymousFebruary 6,2025 at 3:00PM UTC

   You will need to do some market research and find corresponding jobs that carry more appropriate and higher level titles and salaries. Then make a well thought out argument for an upgraded job description, title and comp package.

   Sometimes you have to do the work for management to make your case.

   I did this as well as received an offer as a result from a new company. Being with a company for 10 years will definitely hold your career back in terms of raises, promotions and career opportunities. But there are other reasons to stay...mainly security, safety and a feeling of routine with the exact same expectations. There is comfort in knowing.

5. AnonymousFebruary 6,2025 at 5:52PM UTC

   Write out your business case with specific supporting details/examples. As someone else mentioned, do your research on the marketplace for corresponding job roles and salary ranges. Have a solution planned out then have a secondary, maybe less ideal solution planned out, then document it all.

   The one thing to keep in mind is, be realistic. You've been with the company for 10 years, so you know how things work around culture/promotions/titles. Don't limit what you are asking for but temper your expectations with the knowledge you have about the company. If things don't go the way you want; then either accept it and move on to doing your best or start looking for other opportunities.

   The hardest part of ending is starting again.

6. AnonymousFebruary 6,2025 at 6:19PM UTC

   That's called a bait and switch. Happens all. the. time.

   Seek another job that matches your level and hopefully the salary you seek. Or wait one year, meet with your higher ups, and request an increase.

7. AnonymousFebruary 7,2025 at 5:39PM UTC

   Yes, but...why not for the moment take this as a gift and use this to learn more and perhaps move onto another company where you can get the lift that you want. Don't compare yourself to others instead use what they have given you in this new function and take it away to better yourself.

8. AnonymousFebruary 12,2025 at 1:33PM UTC

   This happened to me at my workplace. In my case things changed with some people leaving and I ended up being handed more duties, but no job title change or bump in pay. I worked in it for about 6 months before going to my supervisor about it. He ended up doing the legwork to request a promotion for me and while it took an entire year (this company is sloooow to do things), I did eventually get a new title and a modest bump in pay.