There’s a difference between a relationship with a person and an organization. I think the difference is large enough that the analogy doesn’t really hold.

Exactly, only humans should have at least one chance to grow and improve. Orgs are heartless legal entities that deserve no loyalty whatsoever, they are all one acquisition away from turning on you (as a customer or an employee).

I think the example is still valid, orgs will not change if the still get what they want from you