Before I had kids, I worked in Public Accounting. It was impossible to skate in the evenings, because work came in at noonish and seemed to be needed out the door that late afternoon/early evening. And, there was an expectation to be there to 7:00 p.m. . . . . . I skated in the morning, from 6-7 a.m. Each night, I put my skating clothes next to the bed and my work clothes in the car. I kept a travel bag of toiletries & towels, and a blow drier. I used the rink's lockers to take a shower afterwards, as it was only me. I kept my haircut simple so as to save time. I was at work by 8:00 or 8:30, before my partner came in. I ate at work, usually a pack of oatmeal and an apple. I was in a great mood because I had skated, and work was easier. I did this about 3 to 4 days a week. I also had a lesson, and I couldn't be late for the lesson.
It got out at work that I skated, but the partner didn't mind. Most days I had all my work done and would leave at 5:30 or 6:00. I had to be in bed by 9:00. Only stayed late during tax season (which really is the Fall, due to extensions). Because I was in a better mood and producing more work, I was still on the promotion list, got top raises, and bonuses. It was mainly due to skating in the morning. It also was known to my clients, and one job even put it on their website bio of me. Skating was almost an accommodation, LOL. I called it my sanity hour.