Read contracts first,do some ringing around and research,be prepared to negotiate,then sign.Once you've signed,be happy with it and don't break it.You can negotiate your next contract.
Whilst there,wherever that is,try to learn the local language(s),it is appreciated and is something you won't forget.Don't be an ar.....ole of an expat and think your any better because your mat-salleh or quaillo.At the end of the day you'll be better off than if you stayed at the sheltered workshop.Good lucks.