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I've dealt with enough imcompotent management in my years to know that sometimes you just have to push and push until you get your point across. What I would do in your situation is leave this manager a letter stating that you can not work those times and just as a plan B, tell several other managers this as well. I don't know how easy is it to get a job where you live, but if they continue to screw things up then maybe it is time to head off into the sunset.

No barely-better-than-minimum-wage job is worth stressing yourself out over, in my opinion.

Just don't do what I did.

When I worked at Toys R Us up until about a year ago, I was in a similar situation, so I went up the schedule (every printed copy I knew to exist) and simply crossed out those times with a black marker without saying anything to anyone.

It didn't much matter, because I found another job that same week and stopped showing up for work at Toys R Us. I didn't like that job enough to give any kind of notice.

Update!

I went today (this morning to be exact) to complain (I was hoping he would be there, but he wasn't). I ended up writing yet another note stating my desired times and days. I left it at the courtesy desk and they told me that another manager would get back to me on my work week schedule, but as of yet no one has called. I'll give them until about 17:00 then I'll either call or stop by again. The said manager (the one I detest at the moment) will not be in today at all. I think he did that on purpose. confused Well, thanks for your advice (keep it coming)! And I'll keep you updated.

Thanks for your advice, Doressa! Actually, I like that idea so much I might just do that if things don't straighten out this week.

UPDATE!

Well, the second manager (who's supposed to help work things out with me and the other said manager) and I talked on the phone tonight. The second manager (the one who I talked to on the phone with) said he was "going to have a word with" the other said manager tomorrow by the time I get to work by 14:00. I am so grateful for this; I heart that manager for all that he's done to help me out. 3nodding He actually is the reason I got back after being gone for about a year (when I left for Lawrence to stay with Steven) and he's done so much. I can't even thank him enough. I just hope that if the said manager gives me any trouble I can hide behind the second manager (maybe not literally, unless I have to). 3nodding

Oh you poor thing! I hope the ***** of a manager you have gets things sorted okay for you. I think most of us have been there. I can remember when I had a job (as a student) and they wouldn't let me take time off for exams and study (is two weeks really that much to ask??). I was so irate that they wouldn't even THINK about giving me time off I quit the next day. I'm just lucky that I wasn't having to pay my own rent at the time (I was living in my parents granny flat).
Good luck with your study too!!

Well, word is that it is fixed and I will be on my regular school year schedule starting next week; however, now I've been asked if I wouldn't mind helping out on Sundays. confused I'm not really wanting to as that is the only day I usually can relax and enjoy myself, but I don't want to sound unhelpful (or not a very nice employee) either.

Now what?!

This is porbably the best solution to your problem.

That said, you're a better person than I am for worrying about being seen as unhelpful. I'd have said "No" so fast it would've made their heads spin.

Thanks everyone! blaugh I like that suggestion, too. I'll probably use that as my mom and I thought that'd work, too (even before I read any of your responses). 3nodding I really hope it works because I'm just a bit too nice I guess. sweatdrop Anyway, you've all been such a big help to me. heart Thank you everyone (I'll update you all on Thursday).