The Name of the Game

It's been a very stressful couple of weeks. My husband's show is just starting up and since it's a new school he's dealing with all of the new personalities and getting to know everyone and how to deal with everyone. My husband is one of those incredibly rare and wonderful people who are brutally honest and expect everyone else to be honest too. Most of the time this is a great thing...but sometimes, like when dealing with the political crapola that comes from extracurricular activities, it is more of a burden. I am, fortunately or unfortunately, much better at the game than he is. I have had my mistakes with it, but for the most part I can live and breathe the tiny white lies that make up the day to day how do I deal with someone who is driving me crazy and is on my nerves part. I don't do it with friends and I don't do it at home with my family, but I am good at playing that game in the work place. The cover your butt because no one else is looking out for you, and making everyone love working with you game. Sometimes I'm not sure it is such a great thing to be good at. Other times I know I wouldn't have survived toxic work environments without it. It makes me sad though; this really shouldn't be part of the education of our students. Wouldn't more honesty and professionalism be better?