In her 20s, Kamala Harris worked at McDonald's and considered the job significant.

In a recent interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, Vice President Kamala Harris revealed that she worked at McDonald's in her 20s before entering politics.

Harris believes that her experience working at the fast-food chain during college helped her understand the financial struggles of everyday Americans, which aided her in her pursuit of the presidency.

Ruhle was informed by Harris that the job was not small. She shared that there are individuals in our country who work at McDonald's while striving to raise families and pay rent. This experience motivated Harris to prioritize lowering costs and improving economic security if she were elected president in November.

Approximately 1 in 8 Americans have worked at McDonald's, with the company having 13,500 restaurants as of October 2023, according to a press release.

Working in a service job, regardless of its duration, can help you develop the ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively, which are valuable skills in any career, as previously stated by Tiffanie Boyd, senior vice president and chief people officer for McDonald's.

"Excelling in any job, whether you're a software developer, retail team leader, or investment banker, is possible with the skills learned at a service job, as you can calmly process a lot of incoming information, act quickly, and deliver results," Boyd stated.

A number of successful people launched their careers at McDonald's

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, also learned valuable skills while working in fast food.

In high school, Bezos worked at a Miami McDonald's and his favorite shift was on Saturday mornings. He would start his shift by cracking 300 eggs into a big bowl.

Fast Company reported that Bezos acquired practical customer service skills.

"Working at McDonald's as a teenager can teach you valuable lessons that differ from those learned in school. Don't undervalue the importance of this experience."

In 2012, former U.S. Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge shared with Teets that her experience working at McDonald's taught her valuable skills, including the ability to assess people's concerns, guide them through the process, apologize for mistakes, and maintain her composure when someone became unreasonable.

In the '70s, Sharon Stone learned valuable lessons about hard work, showing up, being punctual, and paying one's dues while working at a McDonald's, as she shared with USA Today in 2021.

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