Throwaway because my normal username is connected to my public profile.
So I've worked in education for a long time, and used to help run a summer camp. Months ago I got hired to be an assistant for a summer camp director at a pretty well known kids camp for a few hours a day, basically helping her manage the counselors, be her eyes and ears while she was doing administrative work, helping during the busiest time of the day, etc. I was one of the first ones hired for the summer.
A week into the camp her two main assistants (basically co-directors of the camp) were fired for innappopriate behavior, and I was asked to take on a more full time role, but I couldn't due to other commitments. The camp was feeling the strain of being a little short-staffed. A couple weeks later (during some slow days at camp) I was told not to come in because the bosses were concerned about money. Then, this past weekend I was texted by the facilities manager that my services were no longer needed, the camp was fully staffed, and goodbye. I reached out to the camp director who hasn't responded in two days.
Is this how employees are treated? My goodness! The owner came in during training talking to all the counselors about how we are role models for kids, we make a difference in their lives, etc. Does that not extend in even the slightest way to staff? Is this just normal practice, particularly when most employees are younger (high school/college)?