Michael Buatti was recently laid off from his job as a senior solutions engineer at Verizon Business in a reduction in force. He has 30 days to find a new role within the company before his employment ends on January 7th. In an email to colleagues, Buatti expresses shock at the news and gratitude for all he has learned working with them over the past four years. He remains optimistic about the future despite doubts about finding a new internal position so close to the holidays. Buatti plans to work through January 7th while interviewing internally and externally, and wishes his colleagues the best.

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Buatti, Michael E (Mike)
From: Barlow, Don
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 8:57 AM
To: Buatti, Michael E (Mike)
Subject: RE: Confirmation of Yesterday's Reduction In Force (RIF)/Thank You For All That You Have Taught
Me
Mike,
I’m shocked as well. Though we haven’t known each other long, I’ve been real impressed (and have
relied heavily) on your deep level of expertise as an SE. I’m sorry to see this happening but know that a
guy of your skills and expertise won’t be on the street very long. Common sense tells me that any of the
many vendors you work with would be lucky to have you onboard.
Anyway, I wish you the best of luck on your internal hunt and if nothing comes of it, I know you’ll land on
your feet and be happier in the end. I’ve been subject to layoffs in my past and can tell you I’ve always
moved on to bigger and better things….I have no doubt better things are in store for you!
Regards,
Don
Don Barlow
International Procurement
Verizon Business
 Office: +1 720.234.5533
 don.barlow@verizonbusiness.com
From: Buatti, Michael E (Mike)
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 2:40 AM
Cc: Carr, Brenda G; Dolbier, Brian H (Brian Dolbier); Able, Dana G; Duncan, James L (Jim); Dowling,
Kevin M; Vandersloot, Kent; Stazzone, Michael J; Holtgrefe, Michael A (Mike); Recine, Anthony A
Subject: Confirmation of Yesterday's Reduction In Force (RIF)/Thank You For All That You Have Taught
Me
To my Verizon colleagues,
As you may have heard, I was personally affected yesterday, Thursday, 12/9/2010, by the Reduction in
Force (RIF) that went through our organization. I now have 30 days to find a new job within Verizon
Business with my last date of employment being January 7th. Even though I remain positively optimistic, I
know that it is highly doubtful that a new job opportunity would avail itself to me within the timeframe that I
have left at Verizon Business – especially so close to the Christmas holiday break. I have to say that the
news came to me as quite a shock since I have been “knee deep” in attempting to bring in new revenue
to Verizon Business. My family and I are still “reeling from the news” that my manager, Bill Brinson, had to
give me yesterday.
With that said, I do want to thank each and every one of you. I learned a tremendous amount from
working with you. I was fortunate to have the privilege to work with some of the most professional people
within this organization. I know that your dedication to your work made Verizon Business a success each
day. I am a better engineer and a more knowledgeable sales representative of this company after
spending the past four years teaming up with you all at Verizon. I am proud to say that we have had
some fantastic success stories at Verizon during my tenure.
I do not know what the future may hold for me, but I do want to wish each of you the very best and much
success. I will be working through January 7th, 2011 at Verizon Business – closing up any open issues
while interviewing for a new position (inside and outside the company). If you need to reach me, you can
call the office or my mobile number at (248) 508-7937.
Again, all my best this holiday season and thank you for all that you have taught me.
12/15/2010

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Best Regards,
Michael E. Buatti
Sr. Solutions Engineer – Immersive Video
Premises Solutions Engineering, Midwest Region
One Towne Square, Suite 900
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 728-5310
Fax: (571) 918-7834
Email: mike.buatti@verizonbusiness.com
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12/15/2010