The ride from the Iraqi airport to the city is the most dangerous strip of road on earth according to CNN analysts.  This was in a program I watched about the US forces there a few days ago.  Can't believe that you're contemplating $150,000 for your life on the line?  You'll be working for the US/UK based contractors there, so you would definitely be a target for the insugents.  All in all, make sure you get a strong life insurance policy before you go there (and don't ever tell them you'd be going to Iraq as your premium would probably be in the thousands per month then).

And, which field are you currently working in?  Get into the financial field and start making 100K+ right here in NYC.  All you need is the connexx!!