Discussion Ask HN: Why would you accept a horizontal move in your career? What is the main reason why you would accept an offer and move horizontally from XYZ to ABC, without being promoted to the next level.1- Salary?2- Tired of your current job/employer?3- Location?4- Simply looking for a new place to work?5- Other, specify.Horizontal move = Sr. Software Engineer at XYZ => Sr. Software Engineer at ABCVertical move = Lead Software Engineer at XYZ => Engineering Manager at ABC 3 points allfou 10 years ago 7 comments
1- Salary?
2- Tired of your current job/employer?
3- Location?
4- Simply looking for a new place to work?
5- Other, specify.
Horizontal move = Sr. Software Engineer at XYZ => Sr. Software Engineer at ABC
Vertical move = Lead Software Engineer at XYZ => Engineering Manager at ABC