bp, I wish I knew what to tell you to help, because he sounds a lot like my boss right now, and if I could help you, then I could help myself. : )

Is there anyone above him you could talk to? I know it is tough to complain when you really need the job. The one thing I can think of is, if he is doing anything that violates EEOC or Fair Labor Practice Standards, those agencies have procedures by which you can lodge a complaint anonymously.

This doesn't really help with your boss, but maybe when you have these ideas, you could show them to someone other than him.

It's hard to come up with real good ideas, because I know each company has it's own cultural subtleties that you have to live within. I've received some suggestions that were completely unworkable in my situation.

Anyway, I hope you can find some way to deal with this guy.

*hugs*
Jo