Quote Originally Posted by Brian K View Post
Hmmm...looks like he failed to learn anything about leadership in the Army. How did a moron like that last 20 years in an honorable profession? Of course, if he was really any good at what he did in the Army he might have a better job than supervising minimum wagers at a bookstore in his retirement. He shouldn't take his inadequacy out on you.

You really need to report his abusive behavior. If I berated one of my employees like that the manager and the owner would have my head and I'm even the guy who has handled the firings recently (the thing I hate most about my job!!).
20 Yr. Army major, huh? Seems like someone wasn't making it to Lt. Col. anytime soon. Most officers, especially above the rank of captain, usually end up in a middle management position in a large corporation, not a bookstore supervisor. That job is usually for college kids.
He must have really bad interpersonal as well as managerial skills. That was his time to be a big shot. I would address it with his supe. After all, this job is not your bread and butter. If you lose it, so what?
You have my sympathy about this matter, but do not lie down on this.