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by ...... on February 27th, 2008
This was originally considered bankers hours which I believe started in the early 1700 when stagecoaches would make bank runs. Many got robbed due to darkness so they wanted to make the hours so they have complete daylight while making their runs. Many business took on the same time to set their hours to match as this sounded like a good idea. As businesses picked up most businesses wanted to adjust the hours so they could add more shifts. However now it is basically up to the business owner of each place to set the hours they think is best for business. I know some that stay with the 9 to 5 are doing so for a parent to be home when their children are home or close enough daycare doesn't become a full shift deal for most of the labor force.
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Thank you, that makes a lot of sense.
by Governator88 on February 27th, 2008