This. Knowing why they want you to work in the office is the first step. Get clarity on that (and that might mean reading between the lines - the boss might be

This. Knowing why they want you to work in the office is the first step. Get clarity on that (and that might mean reading between the lines - the boss might be lonely and just want everyone back in the office, but they'll never admit that). Once you have clarity about why they want you in the office, then you can begin to work out how you can craft a deal.