10 successful CEOs, politicians, and more who worked at McDonald’s, from Kamala Harris to Jeff Bezos

• Billionaire Jeff Bezos and Vice President Kamala Harris counted McDonald’s among their first jobs.
• They’re among a group of successful people who have worked at the chain.
• Many said they gained valuable life skills from this experience. 

Even the most successful people have started their careers in somewhat unglamorous positions, and many of them were flipping burgers and serving fries at McDonald’s.

Many recall their time at the fast-food giant fondly, saying it taught them valuable skills that they retained throughout their careers.

Kamala Harris, for example, worked both the fry station and as a cashier in college — and has talked about what her go-to order is today.