I got a raise since the last time I posted here! I still work in tech, on the product design side of things.
I now get €42,000 (plus a yearly bonus in December). I wanted more in my salary negotiation but the "budget just isn't there", so I used that as leverage to renegotiate my contract in terms of working from home. I used to have to get 2 buses (one way) to commute into the office, and it was always stressful as duck (not to mention expensive!). I now got sign off that if we do return to the office, I can remain at home for a minimum of 4 out of 5 days.
I now get €42,000 (plus a yearly bonus in December). I wanted more in my salary negotiation but the "budget just isn't there", so I used that as leverage to renegotiate my contract in terms of working from home. I used to have to get 2 buses (one way) to commute into the office, and it was always stressful as duck (not to mention expensive!). I now got sign off that if we do return to the office, I can remain at home for a minimum of 4 out of 5 days.