so i am working, and i should be happy about that, right? i mean, i AM happy about that. its nice to have a job again...feel like a productive member of society again.

but here is the rub.

i got my schedule for this week. i am scheduled three and a half hours on monday, four hours on wednesday and four hours on friday. how in the world am i supposed to survive on 11 and a half hours, when i only make 7.25. 80 bucks a week before taxes wont even cover rent, let alone my student loans, cell phone, utilities, and living expenses.

i was told a few times by the manager that i might get more hours down the road, but i have to prove to him that i am worth it first. i cant wait around until i am deemed worthy of more hours, if that is even going to happen at all.

i wasn't going to finish my sub application (all i have left is to take the test), and i won't be able to sub much if i keep this job, because this will likely be my "set" schedule. (it's retail, so there is no such thing as a true set schedule, but for the job that he wants me to do, these are the hours that i will work.)

i am bored there, as it is. i am starting to think this job might not work out. there are a few other jobs that i am waiting to hear about, but i need some advice here. what would you do? i mean, health benefits, you know?