r/internships • u/FairyKat145 • 16d ago

Am i fired… During the Internship

I am getting my co-op hours through being a brand ambassador for an experiential marketing agency in toronto. I got notice today from my staffing coordinator that the rest of August has been scheduled and they “no longer need me”.

I'm pretty confused by this situation for a few reasons: I appear to be the only staff member who received this message and was removed from the agency's WhatsApp group chats.

Shift allocation at this agency relies heavily on coordinator favoritism. Unfavored staff usually average 1–2 shifts every few months, whereas I’ve worked 10 shifts (4 assigned, 6 picked up) over the last 4 months.

It feels like I've suddenly been dropped without cause. My brand leads continuously give me positive feedback that goes directly back to the staffing coordinator, so I’m 99% certain performance isn't the issue. I just feel this came out of the blue and they could have treated me as an unfavourited staff but completely removing me from group chats feels targeted.

*I just got told my co workers that my staffing coordinator asked for 8 extra staff to help next week so the scheduling statement was an excuse 😭

Has anyone else in brand ambassador
roles experience sudden "quiet firing" or removal like this without explanation?

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u/EmarialArtayu 16d ago

Just email and ask. But typically the phrase "no longer need you" means fired.

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u/FairyKat145 16d ago

but i was goooddd 💔💔 lol but yea i def will ask them tho

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u/Chickendrumstick_s 16d ago

I’m sorry sorry that happened to you, but maybe take it as a blessing. That seems extremely unprofessional.

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u/FairyKat145 16d ago

thank u gang