Quote by Ina Garten

I worked for the Office of Management and Budget in the White House, on nuclear energy policy. But I decided it would be much more fun to have a specialty food store, so I left Washington D.C. and moved to the Hamptons. And how glad I am that I did!

I worked for the Office of Management and Budget in the Whit

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's decision to leave their job in government working on nuclear energy policy for a more enjoyable venture: owning a specialty food store in the Hamptons. It emphasizes the speaker's satisfaction and contentment with their choice to pursue a different, potentially more fulfilling path that aligns better with their personal interests and desires.

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By Ina Garten

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