When it comes to your career path, sometimes “up” isn't the only direction in which to travel. A sideways or “lateral” move — defined as a move either within your current company or to a new organization with similar title, pay, and responsibility — can often pay off in the future. - https://www.salary.com/articles/14-reasons-to-make-a-sideway...

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If you are considering a sideways move, consider this advice:

♦ Seek more responsibility, even if the job has the same title and same pay. You want to influence and direct others.
♦ Use company resources, such as software programs, to help you make a decision. A sideway move can give you the opportunity to learn more about company operations, which can help you achieve your real goals later on.
♦ Remember that lateral moves are good choices in organizations that appreciate a skill in many areas.

In her book, The Corporate Lattice, Cathy Benko says a good way to analyze a lateral move is by calculating how many future choices it gives you. - http://www.exceptionalmag.com/lateral-career-move/