Why does work start at 9?

The traditional workday of 9-5, or in the case of some startups, 8-8. Employment norms dominate the culture as it relates to vacation and etiquette for vacating a position. One thing that can be said is that America sets the standard. Dont believe me, go look at the GDP numbers.

 There are many workplace assumptions that employees accept without question. Why does the traditional work day start at 9 a.m? Who decided 14 days is the proper amount of annual vacation time? Why do employees need to give a two-week notice to depart from a job? Why is everything workplace-related so structured and standardized? Employees have largely embraced the status quo and shrugged at the thought of doing anything other than the way it’s always been.

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