There are sexy tasks and unsexy tasks. Don't be a hero and do the unsexy tasks for the good of the team or company. You will become typecast and soon won't be

There are sexy tasks and unsexy tasks. Don't be a hero and do the unsexy tasks for the good of the team or company. You will become typecast and soon won't be able to get any of the sexy tasks. Your boss will stop investing in your career and you won't be competitive when you try to get a new job. You actually have to play politics to be allowed to do your job to the full extent of your abilities.