don't have to deal with the small school chaos

Okay...so, you will be trading in small school chaos for large school chaos.

When I was young and stupid, I complimented an older director for his band's high placement in the 4A SMC. I said, "It must be nice not having to deal with all the politics and other nonsense."

He said, "Not have to deal with the nonsense? We have to put up with all the same nonsense that everyone else does. It is *how* you deal with it that can make or break you."