So I work at a job that pays just above minimum wage and I don't particularly care for it. It was a decent job to have until about July. Management COMPLETELY shifted, people left for new jobs that pay more, and they hired new management. My new direct manager is completely unaware of how to talk to people.
For example, back in August, I was completely removed from the schedule randomly. I asked why, and wasn't given an answer, so 13 hours later I called my workplace and talked to HER boss who demanded answers. I was put back on the schedule, no conversation occurred, until a day later where I was called into the office and told that I “ran to her boss to cry about being removed from the schedule over a lack of productivity.” I don't ever go the extra mile for her because she isn't respectful, and I do what is required. I've been back on the schedule ever since but she is CONSTANTLY talking down to me and others.
This week, our schedule came out and once again it's clear she is trying to push people around and step on toes. I was scheduled on days that I am not available, because I'm in class, due to my workplace holding special workplace events that need staff to work. I messaged her and explained this and got no reply, instead a mass email went out that says “This is just a friendly reminder that all staff are required to sometimes work special events. We are currently short on staff so everyone is required to work on days that they wouldn't normally” I replied saying I am not available on this particular day and unfortunately they'll have to find staff to work it. She blew up on me and said that it sounds like I'm putting my education above my job (Yeah no shit, you pay me barely above minimum wage I don't care) and so I once again called her manager, and it seemed to all resolve itself.
Frankly, I'm getting tired of her pushing me around. I feel like, first chance she gets she will terminate me and honestly, I wouldn't be upset collecting unemployment for a bit. Any advice here? Should I just continue to do what is required of me or is this a situation where its hopeless and I'm just gonna have to bend to her whims.