If I remember, the transport company I worked for 40 years ago
tended to employ ex military for their vehicle skills...
Some may even have served under Major *****
before they all became civilians again..

So as much as the young anti military me
might have secretly objected while I stifled in the office
to keep a roof over my head..
More mature me, can now understand and respect
why he was still addressed and regarded as an officer...

I think his office manager job might have been a favour
from his old army contacts.
As I don't recall him actually doing much work.
Especially after lunch...