Hesser on Leaving NYT: 'The Economy is Tanking -- It's the Perfect Time to Start a Company'
New York Times food writer Amanda Hesser emailed us to confirm previous rumors that she will be leaving the paper after 11 years there to start an Internet company, but denied accepting a buyout after being asked to leave. More on her departure and the new venture, which has “nothing to do with food or journalism” after the jump…
“A few weeks ago, I told the Times I wanted to pursue an outside project. Since the company was offering a buyout to people in the newsroom, I applied for it… If anything, it’s a little crazy for me to be leaving.
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