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Get a work contract (and sign if you're happy with it) before going straight to work. The employer can use various excuses to delay the signing of the contract by referring to some kind of “norm”. For example, say that this is such a "trial period" and you will work for a couple of weeks without a contract, or that without a contract you will not have to pay extra taxes. Naturally, working without a contract makes the employee absolutely vulnerable.

In the work contract, pay attention to the salary, work schedule, number of vacation days, sick leave, trial period, conditions and procedure for dismissal. Ideally, show the contract to a lawyer to make sure it is correct and not suspicious.

Unless you are traveling to Sweden, where the government is seeking to create a cash-free society, in most countries, especially underdeveloped ones, cash still rules the show. You don't want to find yourself in the worst case scenario, when you cannot pay for food, transportation or accommodation, simply because there is no ATM nearby, so make sure to exchange enough money in advance. But watch out for thieves - never keep all your money in one place and never leave money on the bed of your room when you leave.

There is nothing more tedious than lugging around massive luggage, stuffed to the brim with things you probably won't wear. Take only the essentials with you, and to make your clothes take up less space, twist them instead of folding them.