no ive never been. though it seems like if something like that is happening, there must be so much more other toxic stuff going on that it would be the least of my worries. Ive never been somewhere were promotions were pitted against each other like that though. but the titles like "senior" and "staff" are given out like candy ime. maybe its different for a position in low supply like lead or director type role. But most people shouldnt worry i think then