A journalist.
he worked at a ice cream shop
Prime Minister Menachem Begin was the leader of the Irgun before he became Prime Minister of Israel.
she was a stripper
She was a seamstress before she was imprisoned.
A merchant
he became a barrister, a teacher and a journalist
Governor of New York
Lincoln was a successful lawyer in the years just before he became President.
Before becoming Prime Minister of Canada, Alexander Mackenzie was a successful stonemason and a contractor. He initially worked in the construction industry, which allowed him to build a reputation and gain financial stability. Mackenzie also engaged in politics at the municipal and provincial levels, eventually leading to his election as a Member of Parliament. His background in trade and local governance contributed to his leadership style and policies as Prime Minister.
He was in parliament since 1901 and became he prime minister in 1915 so 15 years
Finance Minister of India
Paul Martin was the Prime Minister before Stephen Harper became Prime Minister.