The next day, Jack woke up feeling drained and disoriented. He had spent too much time in VR, and his body was paying the price. He stumbled to the kitchenette and grabbed a protein bar, his breakfast of choice these days.
As he sat down at his desk, he couldn't help but think about the dark side of virtual reality. Sure, it offered endless opportunities and a sense of freedom, but it also had its downsides. Jack had heard stories of people becoming addicted to VR, losing touch with the real world, and even dying from neglecting their physical bodies.
He shuddered at the thought and promised himself that he would be more mindful of his VR use. He decided to take a break from his virtual jobs and spend some time in the real world. He went for a jog in the park, had lunch with a friend, and even visited a museum. It felt strange being in the real world, but Jack knew that he needed to strike a balance between the two.
As he returned to his apartment, he received a notification on his phone. It was from his virtual reality company client, who needed him to create a new avatar for an upcoming project. Jack hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should take the job. But then he remembered the bills he had to pay and the uncertainty of finding a real-world job, and he gave in to temptation.
He put on his VR headset and logged into the virtual reality company's platform. As he started working on the avatar, he felt a sense of excitement and fulfillment. This was what he was good at, what he enjoyed doing. But then he glanced at the clock and realized that he had been working for over five hours straight.
He quickly took off his headset and rubbed his eyes. He felt a sense of unease creeping up on him, a feeling that he was losing touch with reality. He wondered if he was becoming addicted to VR, and if he would ever be able to escape its clutches.