What’s a “sideways step” in your career that actually helped you level up later?

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They moved me from personal to commercial underwriting without me really wanting to. I never even applied. They just pulled me aside with an offer letter randomly one day (random to me, but clear they’d been working on it for a few weeks), said there was an opening in CL, thought I’d be a great fit and asked if I’d go. I was afraid, but knew it would advance my career!

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Are you glad you did it? What are the biggest differences?

Moving companies for the same title. My previous company didn't really allow for growth so moving to a different company made a big difference.

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None! My employer only wants you to go side ways/a lateral move and not make extra money.

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