It's fairly easy to say that I would do it, especially without being in this position.<p>Really, I think you would have to evaluate your current situation. Do you have other job offers, or a current job? How do those jobs weigh in comparison? The fact that you are asking us leads me to suggest that perhaps you want to go and people are trying to convince you otherwise? If that be the case, then I suggest you do what you want to do, screw what other people think - unless you have significant others, or kids depending on you.<p>However, if you are solely interested in the money, but scared of going to Iraq I really would advise against taking the offer. Going to a place like Iraq for that much money seems like you would be getting yourself into a situation you couldn't easily back out of. It would suck to live an entire year in regret - especially in that part of the world.<p>Regardless, I wish you the best of luck. Take our suggestions as a grain of salt. You will have to live with your decision for an entire year..not us.