Why is the 9-5 work schedule still the standard?

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I have delayed phase sleep disorder and I am trying to find an area or work that does not require being in the office at 9, but apart from freelancing and weird night shift jobs there is pretty much nothing! 
Why, in the 21st century, do we still have the 9-5? Its so stupid, like a relict from the times when we had to get up at dawn to feed the chickens and cows. The world has changed, people live different lives now! Why still keep the 9-5? 
For example I was reading an article about a day in the life of a brand manager. The guy wakes up at 6, read emails in at work by 8-30. Then at 5 pm they end work and have martinis with co workers. So what, people torture themselves and deprive themselves of precious sleep so they can have drinks at 5? That seems so messed up to me....

RiddleMeThis · Answer

"Why, in the 21st century, do we still have the 9-5?"

Because of Millions of years of evolution.  Diurnal animals are active during the day and Humans are, by nature, diurnal.

YOU are the anomaly, not civilization.  If you cannot find a treatment or solution for your "disorder", then you have to adjust your life accordingly.  yes, this may mean you can't pursue a career which requires you to be awake when the rest of the people in the same hemisphere are, too.
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"DSPD can be treated or helped in some cases by careful daily sleep practices, light therapy, and medications"

Ann · Answer

Security work, second shift work (many kinds).
Avoid first shift if it is morning hours that bother you.

Most workers want to get out of work to enjoy the evening, pick up children and enjoy time when they are not in school.
Many do not have a drink when they get off work. Never mind what you read about. Or what others do. Do what you have to to for your health and never mind stewing about tradition. It is useless to stay angry about what most people like.

Shift work is due to daylight available to see, for outside workers.

? · Answer

Since when is 9 am considered dawn?

The world runs on day hours.  I doubt that is going to be changed any time soon.

Anonymous · Answer

Don't drink at 5 this way it will be easy for you to wake up at before 6.

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Why is the 9-5 work schedule still the standard?

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