Lots of we Americans do the same, not 9-5. I've worked several places where I did 7AM to 3PM, and did just fine. As you said, the advantage is freeing up some

Lots of we Americans do the same, not 9-5. I've worked several places where I did 7AM to 3PM, and did just fine. As you said, the advantage is freeing up some time in the afternoon and evening. Some companies are nasty about 9-5 butts-in-seats, but the better ones are usually flexible (particularly if you make meetings you need to and show yourself to be competent).