Can you ride in on a non-work-day and take in a pannier load of stuff you need for work, or for your physical office? Do it on a Saturday or Sunday perhaps? That way, you are commuting from home to work, accomplishing something that involves your job, but not giving up a vacation day to actually report for work for the whole day. Plus maybe you can take in something from home that you wished you had at the office. Just a thought.

Goals serve different functions for different people, and I respect that you take yours seriously. Happy riding!