Thank you everyone for responding all the ideas on locks is really helpful. Although, as the underground’s are very cramped in-even with my backpack I struggle sometimes-as realistically I don’t have a lot of time to wait for tube after tube to fit in (struggles of travelling on the underground in peak times). Due to lack of parking and not relying on others to pick me up from the station, it’s ideal to fit in the car getting dropped off and being able to ride back.

I can attempt taking it but if it means being late it’s not the best option for me. I have to at least stay at my current job for a year.

thank you all so much for all your advice to a newbie!