Well 9-5 isn't always what it is really..... and as has been said, a good shift rota is really good, plenty of spare time, that is 'usable' - i.e. good daylight/time to see the kids....
My last job (9-5 ish), although I liked the folks I worked with, was very stressful, but sometimes meant I did a fair amount of traveling.. my work is desk based, not on the road...so still meant a full week at the desk - driving 4 hours across mid Wales A/B roads to work for an 8 hour day, then back for 4 hours drive wasn't a laugh....that was a 'hiss take' and my wife went nuts when I turned up back at home, having left some 18 hours earlier.....
A 9-5 job isn't always it's made up to be, as you are often 'expected' to work extra - so if in early.... doesn't mean you should leave any earlier than the folk that roll in an hour later.... no one praises an early starter..
I moved jobs recently, took a big pay drop, but it enabled me to commute to work on the bike - I work 37 hours a week, get very good holidays and they are really accommodating of those folk that have kids..., and I get to see the kids a lot more - i.e. no more "oh here is dad for the weekend".... (like many- out at work before the kids were up, home as going to bed....)
A lot depends upon your employer as to their attitude - many push their folk to the limits, doesn't matter what ever you do - it's just not right. I'm an awkward git if pushed too far....