I'll try to explain it as simply as possible. I am an entry level employee who works as a “part time contractor” for a big entertainment studio. Although I'm considered part time I've been working 40+ hours per week almost every week since February. They've recently started hiring more people in my role and that's been significantly lowering my hours. This week I wasn't asked to come in at all and next week it's only gonna be 1 or 2 days. I am already pretty broke and will now have 1 week without pay, 1 week with very little pay. I feel so lost now and upset about the idea of having to look for extra work. My boyfriend said it's fine because I can just look for some freelance jobs or do delivery driving or something. Well that sounds terrible. I'm 26 and still have to do this? I am going to ask my manager about it but am 90% sure they will get upset like they always do when someone asks about hours. Any tips for asking “when will I get my normal hours back” in a way that couldn't possible offend anyone?