Pharrell Williams was let go by McDonald's three times before creating its iconic jingle 'I'm loving it.'

Despite being fired from three McDonald's locations, Pharrell Williams was later hired by the fast-food chain to create a catchy jingle for their commercials.

"Williams, 51, stated during an episode of First We Feast's "Hot Ones" in October that he found it ironic and funny. He added, "They presented it to us and asked us to create a song. I didn't suddenly have an idea for McDonald's one morning.""

The original "I'm Lovin' It" was created by Heye & Partner, a German advertising agency. Later, Williams and Chad Hugo were commissioned to produce a new version, which became the focal point of McDonald's longest-running advertising campaign.

In the 2000s, Williams and Timberlake made the tune a pop culture staple, with Timberlake earning $6 million from the gig.

As a 13-time Grammy winner, Williams admitted that his lack of interest in the job was the main reason for his shortcomings while working at McDonald's.

"Williams admitted to being lazy because he lacked inspiration, but once he found his motivation, he became a dedicated worker."

Beating 'burnout by boredom'

Burnout by boredom is a common problem among workers who are uninspired at their jobs, according to Emily Ballesteros, a burnout management coach.

If someone feels burned out by boredom and is told that their life will be the same a year from now, they would have a meltdown because they are so unsatisfied, according to Ballesteros, who spoke to CNBC Make It in 2021.

In Virginia Beach, Williams discovered his music dreams after being discovered by music producer Teddy Riley at a high school talent show. While not everyone is as fortunate, Williams advised that people should not give up on pursuing their chosen industry.

Williams stated to the Hollywood Reporter that one should consider an activity they enjoy immensely, so much so that they would continue to do it even if they never earned any money from it and their bills were still paid.

"What if you're not fit for football, too small, or too young to play it? Is there a job related to it that you could do? Perhaps you could be a coach or a sports therapist?"

"The key to loving your job is finding a way to connect it to something you love, according to Williams."

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