Does a lateral move mean you can’t really negotiate too much - especially, within the same company (different team)?

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I think this may depend on the company. I was in a position where the workload grew to be too much and I applied for another position. It turned out to be a lateral position and I was told at the beginning that my salary would not change and it didn't. The job I transitioned from? I trained two new people to do it and they couldn't keep up so eventually the work was divided up between five people.

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As mentioned, it depends on the company and the role, but at one point, I was considering a position which, although supporting a higher level executive and an increasing workload, it was considered a lateral move and I was told that the salary increase would only be between three and 5%. Our reviews and merit increases were coming up within the next couple of months which chances are it would be around 3 1/2% I passed on the “promotion“ as there was really nothing in it for me besides having a boss with a better title. Lol.

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A lateral move doesn’t mean you can’t negotiate. Most people assume internal moves come with a fixed salary, but that’s not always true. If your skills, responsibilities, or impact are increasing—even slightly—that’s leverage. Do your research, highlight how this move benefits the company, and ask. Worst-case scenario? They say no. Best case? You get paid what you’re worth. If it’s helpful to talk through your specific situation, feel free to DM.

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