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Buatti, Michael E (Mike)
From: Schutte, Wim
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 4:55 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 am really sorry to hear the sad news….. Just before Xmas, what a timing! I understand the
emotions you are going through and hope you will find a new challenge in or outside Verizon
as you deserve it. Let this not impact your personal life (though I know from experience it
will) or think you do not have the right capabilities.
You can put on your resume that you have contributed to winning a large outsourcing deal
(National Grid). I’m not saying goodbye as there is still an opportunity to find another role
within the company….
Take care,
Vriendelijke groet/Kind regards,
Wim Schutte
Senior Consultant Global Outsourcing & Integrated Solutions
Kroonburgh Building
H.J.E. Wenkebachweg 123
P.O. Box 94524
1090GM Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Office +31 207116401
Mobile +31 655787348
Verizon Business global capability - personal accountability.
From: Buatti, Michael E (Mike)
Sent: 10 December 2010 10:40
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.
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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.
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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