I've noticed only a few people do this but the ones that did did it out of either ego or anxiety (sometimes a mix). They werent usually angling for a promotion

I've noticed only a few people do this but the ones that did did it out of either ego or anxiety (sometimes a mix). They werent usually angling for a promotion. The anxiety wasnt always unwarranted either. If you're in tons of debt, hate interviewing and work for an organization that doesnt care for people this isnt a wholly irrational strategy.