Michael was recently laid off from his job at Verizon in a reduction in force. In an email to colleagues, he thanks them for all they have taught him over the past four years and says he learned a tremendous amount from working with such professional people. While still processing the news of his layoff, Michael remains optimistic and will be working at Verizon for the next month while searching for new opportunities inside or outside the company. He provides his contact information and wishes his colleagues the best this holiday season.

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Buatti, Michael E (Mike)
From: Kaplan, Maureen F
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 8:49 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
Hi Mike,
I’m so disappointed to hear this news. You’ve been a pleasure to work with and I will keep an eye out for
an opening for you. Please count on me for a reference if appropriate. I wish you all the best in your job
search – please keep in touch!
Best regards,
Maureen
Maureen Kaplan, CISSP, HISP
Sr. Security Solutions Consultant
(O) 248.728.5242
(M) 248.416.2926
Maureen.f.kaplan@verizonbusiness.com
From: Buatti, Michael E (Mike)
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 4:40 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.
Best Regards,
Michael E. Buatti
Sr. Solutions Engineer – Immersive Video
Premises Solutions Engineering, Midwest Region
12/15/2010

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Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 728-5310
Fax: (571) 918-7834
Email: mike.buatti@verizonbusiness.com
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