Wise idea, also not a lie and fuck capitalist work places. You use it too HARD, you could make it bleed. If the tension isn't uncomfortable, keep it wrapped & keep it dry for another day or so before changing the dressing unless it be nasty.

I was told I could take it off today, just not when today

Milk it. Fuck work. BANDAGES HAVE POWAH. XD

I can't crochet like this so I will take it off after work

Perfect. GOD, I get that frustration. I couldn't crochet when I broke my thumb and I hated literally everything that ever existed. XD