How long you going to be here? what kind of housing is provided? If it is real good stuff, why tear it up for a non-permanent move. Store it, sell it, loan it to your brother-in-law, shipping it here is a fairly large expense, it will get here 3 months after you do and then you got to ship it home again if it is that great.

Bring a few things to make your furnished housing feel like home (picts, quilts, the dog, etc.)but transport can be a hassle.