Almost all Wal-Mart store managers (who make low to mid six figure salaries) started as entry-level associates making minimum wage or not much more.
I worked my way up to where I am - owning my own business.
I did not do it with a leftist attitude and mind. I did the best I could to make every employer successful. That did not include resenting and harming the business and my positions as I traveled to where I am.