talk to my manager about it?

[nachtspiegel]

I've been working at my current job since the first of last month. Minus a few minor tiffs with two of my supervisors, it's been going pretty well.
When I got hired, I was told that I'd be getting twenty to thirty hours a week. I took this job in favor of another place that would give me forty hours a week because the pay and working conditions where I am now are better. But, to face facts, I don't just work to make money to blow. If I didn't need the money to help my family, I probably wouldn't be worried about it. I've been getting about fifteen hours a week (although I've had a little bit of time where I've worked doubles and such.) This week, I only got thirteen. I'm seasonal at this job until November. I want to stick around, but fifteen hours a week after taxes doesn't go very far.
I'm not sure that my manager would do much about it. I may have to take a second job to make up the difference (at least until I start school in August.)
I don't want to run the risk of being let go, but at the same time, this puts me in a hard place. I also want to drive one day and have things for myself. If I want anything in life, I have to get it for myself. No other options.
Advice?

[Oblivion]

Just tell her/him calmly, and tell him exactly what you just wrote.
He won't fire you for asking for more hours I wouldn't think. He should understand.

[nachtspiegel]

The only reason that I walk on eggshells when dealing with my manager is because I'm working on a "at will" policy. Either party (employer or employee) have the right to terminate employment at any time, without notice, for any reason or no reason at all. I don't think she'd do that.
I'm just not sure how to play my cards at the moment.

[Oblivion]

Hmm, if you're professional and polite, and describe your situation, hopefully she can see that. Hopefully she can think it through.
Maybe print out what you just wrote and sent it to her?