9-5 is just kind of a lousy schedule in general. I preferred 8-4 or even 7-3 when I had the choice. 9-5 cuts too much of the evening out and makes even being at

9-5 is just kind of a lousy schedule in general. I preferred 8-4 or even 7-3 when I had the choice. 9-5 cuts too much of the evening out and makes even being at home feel like a chore and the extra hour in the morning doesn't really make up for it. Having an extra hour or two after work ends up making a big difference. It gives you some time to just relax or do something else before making dinner and stuff. You miss the worst of rush hour, the grocery stores are still not packed up so even the commute and after work stops go faster. That said though, it doesn't really stop burnout in the long run. You still end up going through that same cycle you do with a 9-5 and it still ended up getting to me.