People can live and work anywhere they want because of improved communication technology and transpo

The ease of living people are experiencing today is unprecedented. Internet offers a platform for individuals to connect and exchange bountiful information instantly. Extensive network of transport enables people to travel between any locations quickly and safely. As a result, it is no longer unusual for people to live far away from their friends and family or even work from overseas. The freedom, while seems desirable, could sometimes be impractical. Therefore, it is only logical to take both the benefits and pitfalls of this development into account.

Choosing places to live and work at free will is the key for people to start taking control of their lives by focusing on areas which are considered of greater importance. As it is unlikely for people to waste their valuable time on anything they consider unnecessary to their lives and work, freedom they are granted are often regarded as opportunity to dedicate more time and resources to areas of live which they value the most, which enables people to make more decisions based on their personal needs to achieve higher efficiency and effectiveness in life and work. For example, google docs that students use very often nowadays offers a platform for groups to collaborate on a single document online. This efficient way of co-editing save university students' time on travelling to meet in person. The valuable time saved can therefore be allocated to other coursework. However, as people start spending more time on things which they believe are meaningful to them, they may miss out essential skills and experience which are equally important. Though google docs is a powerful documenting tool, it fails to promote real-life interactions, which are vital for students' social skills development.

Free choice of living and working places strengthen connections between people who wish to spend more time together. Ease of transport means that people no longer have to live near to their workplace. Instead, they get to live with and spend more time with their loved ones in areas that may be far away from their work. Thanks to fully establish network of train systems expanded widely in and around Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) that carries people from place to place quickly and safely, working parents who go to and fro between work in CBD and home in suburbs can now spend more time with their children at home. In this particular case, however, as people choose to stay away from Melbourne Central, demand for accommodation in this area falls significantly, forcing property owners to bring down lodging price to attract or retain customers.

While fast developing technology and transport give us free choice of living no man in the history experienced before, we should be vigilant about any potential danger and risk present in the groundbreaking shift of paradigm. As a matter of fact, both government and individuals should examine this development rationally to ensure long term gains for everyone.