The Harsh Reality of Working in VR: A Week of Frustration and Disappointment

The author spent a week working in virtual reality (VR) using the Meta Quest 3 headset and found the experience to be mostly terrible, with eye strain, headaches, and decreased productivity. However, there were some impressive aspects, such as the ability to interact with people from around the world and conduct meetings in VR. Despite the potential, the author concludes that VR work is not yet ready for primetime due to the bulky and cumbersome nature of the technology.