"The 30-year-old HR adviser, who recently shared a short video on TikTok as @ashhh1501x on her daily struggle, has turned out to be relatable for many. In the clip, she revealed how her schedule leaves her with barely an hour and a half with her 1-year-old daughter, River. Across the screen, she wrote: "How are we meant to do this?!" In the caption, she added, "My heart breaks.""
"Hardaker, who also has a 5-year-old son, Roman, told Newsweek that the guilt is constant. "I obviously go to work for my kids, but I just wish I didn't have to, so I could spend more time with them and be more present," she said. "I feel, because I have to work, my evenings are so rushed doing the evening routine and getting them washed and put to bed." Her workweek shifts between commuting days and remote days, but the sense of strain barely changes."
Ashleigh Hardaker, a 30-year-old HR adviser, reported having barely an hour and a half each day with her one-year-old daughter, River. She also cares for a five-year-old son, Roman, and experiences constant guilt about time away from her children. Her work alternates between commuting and remote days, but the misalignment between standard school hours and typical work hours causes persistent strain. School hours of 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 86 school holiday days, and only 25 days of annual leave make it difficult for parents to attend school events or bridge childcare gaps. She seeks practical acknowledgment of family needs in scheduling.
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