Yummy-Bagels's journey

I recently started a new job after a long search, and I’m feeling really conflicted about it. I’m 23 and have only had a couple of short-term jobs in the past. I found this local place that was hiring and walked in to apply. I just finished my first day of training, and I realized I might have miscalculated what I was getting into. The job is 8 hours a day from Monday to Saturday, and the pay structure is daily instead of hourly. I’ll be making $70 a day on weekdays and $100 on Saturdays, which are 12-hour shifts. This means I’ll be working 6 out of 7 days a week, totaling 52 hours, but only getting a 30-minute break on the long Saturday shift. The pay is only $8 an hour, which is way below New York City's minimum wage of $17. I’m torn because I feel desperate for a job, and part of me thinks I can stick it out until I find something better. But the other part of me is really worried about the hours and the pay. I feel like I’m working more than my boyfriend, who is a construction worker, and it just doesn’t seem fair. I originally agreed to this job because I thought the regular days would be shorter, but now I’m considering asking my boss for Saturdays off. If they say no, I’m not sure if it’s worth staying. I’m looking for some advice on whether I’m overreacting or if I should take action.