He worked as a teacher for a few years, before starting his own business.

She worked as a waitress before starting her adult film career at age 19.

She worked as a buyer before starting to teach in 1963.

He worked as counselor before starting a paint contracting company.

It was the last album they all worked on together before starting to split up.

She worked as a flight attendant before starting her music career.

He worked as a publicist before starting his writing career.

Director worked on the script for almost 2 years before starting the shooting in 2011.

He worked as an engineer, systems analyst, and manager for many years before starting his own business venture in 1982.

She worked as a model before starting her acting career.