When your boss assigns you a task, it’s likely something they want to avoid

Just like you wouldn't do the cleaning yourself when you hire a housekeeper, are you really investing in her growth?

The company hires you to consume you as a resource. Do you really want to invest in developing a consumable? Don't harbor unrealistic expectations or invent drama where none exists.

Whether your boss treats you well or poorly, it all comes down to one thing: they want you to produce more because their performance depends on you. From the company's perspective, that's exactly what management does.