I don't understand how these arguments about normality are supposed to be persuasive when so many of us have had the experience of being required to travel to do interview cycles. Nine hours does not actually sound like all that much to me.
> Nine hours does not actually sound like all that much to me.
I think because of who you are you haven’t actually had to experience a regular tech interview in 10+ years.
(Though: I actually did interview somewhere recently.)