Did I just get fired?

you were let go because you were not available for the hours they needed. When asked why you left it was to accept the internship you are currently working.
It sounds like there are no ill feelings and I’m sure your boss would confirm the reason if asked by a potential employer.
You might want to register with a temp service to make up the cash, although they may not be as flexible as it appears the bank was.

@Judi How should I reply to my boss’ email? Thanks for letting me know? I mean, what is there to say?

Well, you could edit and return the letter because it is really badly written, but that probably won’t help the cause.

Acknowledge it courteously. S/he did leave the door open with his last sentence, indicating that he liked your work but not your schedule and particular time constraints.

If someone does ask why you left, the truth is fine. “I had conflicts with my school and internship schedules and those of the banks.” Then mention that if you had been able to work full-time, you could have kept the job.

I am not famliar with temp agencies but that sounds like a good lead.

You may want to ask for a ‘Letter of Reccomendation’. You may not get get it or it may not be useful (employers are reluctant to provide these). Still it would be a good way to end the relationship on a positive note.

@gailcalled Temp agencies?

@Jaxk I already know she won’t write one. I’m told HR won’t allow her to do so.

Not fired, really. let go, or released. Big difference – fired means there was some cause and you did something wrong. Released means that you didn’t fit their plans/budget any more, but there is no implication that you did anything wrong.

As @Jaxk said, since you’re leaving on good terms with a positive work history, get a letter of recommendation, and definitely take this with maturity and grace. That will help you when looking for other jobs.

Temp agency is an employment agency that places people in temporary positions. For example, when my secretary took maternity leave, I hired a new one from said agency.

@gailcalled I know what a temp agency is, but I was never employed through one. I was wondering why you referred to a temp agency here.

I think the correct term is surplus to requirements, which is fair enough, but I can appreciate it being a kick to the stomach.

@livelaughlove21 I believe Gail referred to it because that is a way you might get work to fit the hours you need.

^^^ Right. It would be a way to make some money while you are sorting things out. Two full weeks in August and then Fridays only until Dec. limits your opportunities.

I would say that I was disappointed that I couldn’t return in an on-call basis, because I enjoyed the position [give reasons]. Then I would say that I appreciated being given the position, learned a lot, and would welcome the opportunity to work there again in future, in any capacity.

In other words, say thanks for specific things, and indicate that you are interested in future work with the bank and flexible about the terms. You might also want to ask if you should leave an updated resume with HR.

I agree with @glacial . It is always wise to leave the door open for a future return or a good reference with a former employer if possible.

Say “lack of work.” Your boss’ email confirms that. You should be eligible for unemployment.

I may be mistaken @marinelife but I think with unemployment you need to be available to work 5 days per week. Out of curiosity, will the OP @livelaughlove21 let us know if you do apply for unemployment and if so, if you get it?

Thank you.
JCA
The Update Lady

@jca I did apply. However, I doubt I’ll get it. I’m told the amount you get is based on your income from the previous quarter. If so, I won’t get hardly anything because of my on-call schedule. In South Carolina, the law states you have to be available to work to collect unemployment, but there’s no requirement as to how much. I guess we’ll see what happens.