JAKARTA - It was one of the contents of Jacinda Ardern's resignation speech as New Zealand's PM. An emotional speech that marks the end of his five-and-a-half-year term.

It is very rare for a politician to want to admit to the public that they are tired. With all the work and pressure that knows no holidays, sooner or later, it can have a bad impact.

The BBC reviewed how exactly the complaints from world leaders behind the many privileges they have. They have to face the journey -- not infrequently so long -- which is persistent, long working hours, and little time to relax.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark understands more than most of the pressure to have the highest position in a country.

Helen Clark reminisced about when she worked without remembering the time as prime minister for nine years, from 1999 to 2008.

Domiciled in Auckland, Clark continues to travel to and from the capital Wellington - an hour away.

"It often involves flights at seven in the morning, so you probably wake up at five and then sleep after midnight," he said as quoted by the BBC, Saturday, January 21.

"The night you stay in Wellington, you may still wake up at dawn and then maybe work late at night."

For Clark, Ardern has a very detailed program and added extra pressure to be able to balance family and career.

"I don't have that particular pressure. I'm in a position to think singlely about the job," Clark said trying to make a difference with Ardern.

In his announcement, Ardern said his husband and daughter - who he gave birth to while in office - had sacrificed a lot.

Ardern said he had been doing contemplations during the summer holidays, whether he had the energy to continue the role. And, he concluded he could no longer do it.

Ardern became the youngest female head of government in the world when she was elected prime minister in 2017 at the age of 37.

It is not yet clear who will replace him. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Grant Robertson who is considered the strongest candidate to replace Ardern said he would not look for the position.


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