Starting a new job abroad

[Nightshade]

I know at least a couple of litnetters have done this ( move abroad for work that is ) before me and since I am about to do it I was wondering what people think is important to take with me? what do I do to prepare? What important thing am I likly to forget? What are common brickwalls people run into? etc etc
Although in my case I am not really going to a froeign country I am just moving back to Egypt but still I have never moved countries on my own before. SO any advise is welcome!
:D

[papayahed]

Is the company paying for your move? Are they paying for your housing for the first few months?

[Nightshade]

Its a school library they are paying for my ticket and they are paying for accomadation. But thats about it.

[Michael T]

I went to live and work in Saudi Arabia when I was about your age Nightshade. I’m sure it will be a fantastic adventure. Make sure you take your laptop (for Lit-Net), your sense of humour, a sense of adventure and lot's and lot's of your favourite tea bags! :nod:

PS: I’m betting you won’t miss all those irritating Manchester United fans. ;)

[Nightshade]

Oh yes TEA I hate lipton and Arousa ( egypts favoruite brand) with a vengance but when I was over a few weeks ago people kept offering me Twinnings so hopefully I will be ok with that a a few boxes of my odder teas. :D And no I won't miss the Man U fans althlogh the school is right by Cairo Stadium ( its my old school long version on how I got job in blog) and on match days people climb up and sit on the roofs of cars and busses and bang drums becasue traffic is at a stanstill anyway!