I'm Spanish and I work as computer engineer, 3 years in the same job, last 2 working from home, but we have to return back to office in April.
I have tried to negotiate keep on working from home, even asked for 2 days in the office and 3 at home, suggested to reduce or even quit my transport plus. Also I'm about to get a pay rise and I'm even thinking about refusing it in change to work from home… But they always say no to all my requests about that to date.
I have started to learn ASP.NET Core because I'm a little old school and I need to learn if I want to apply for other works that let me work from home. This makes me spend all my time between working and learning, and I'm a little stressed, and return to office will be even worst with my 2 hours daily commute 🙁
Should I tell my bosses I'm planning to quit if they don't let me work from home? I love my current work, but not in the office, it kills my day. Maybe if I let them know I'm looking for another job they are more willing to negotiate.
One of my teammates left 2 weeks ago for the same reason, and it has been a little problematic for the business, he found a better paid job, but I still need to learn if I want to make a good change.
Any suggestions?