Summary
A working mother named Ashleigh Hardaker shared her struggles on TikTok about balancing her job as an HR adviser with spending time with her children. Her video sparked a discussion online, highlighting the challenges parents face due to work schedules that don't align with family needs. Many parents resonated with her feelings of "mom guilt" and the difficulty of managing childcare and work demands.
Key Facts
- Ashleigh Hardaker is a 30-year-old HR adviser and mother of a 1-year-old and a 5-year-old.
- She spends about an hour and a half each day with her daughter due to her work schedule.
- Hardaker's online video discussing her struggles has been viewed over 87,000 times.
- The video started conversations about how work schedules often conflict with family responsibilities.
- UK parents generally have 25 days of annual leave and school breaks that don't match work schedules.
- Many parents commented in agreement with Hardaker’s message, sharing similar frustrations.
- Hardaker doesn't seek drastic changes but wants better alignment of work hours with family needs.
- While many parents supported her, some suggested she find a job that aligns with school hours.
