CYA : a way of life

In a very structured specialized meeting at work, it had been pointed out to me that I have a naive attitude regarding my acceptance of work-related covering-your-ass activities. (Ie. lists of grievances and job-logging, and blind carbon copying supervisors) Every job has it. Get used to it. Really? I mean sure bullshit happens, but this is what going postal is all about. I think its a scale thing- you know working in a big place like G00gle, Wa1mart or a certain educational venue. Should I move to France?