maleficent

Kids or not, I'd do it.

There's email, phone, video conferencing, it's not like you wouldn't 'see' your kids. If you can get by with out the hugs and kisses and physical contact with them, then I'd do it.

Is there an "out" clause, or are you stuck there. What happens if there's an emergency at home, and you have to get back -- are you signing a contract?

Right around the first gulf war, I spent about 6 months in Saudi Arabia and loved it. Even as a woman there (ok, that whole covering my head thing got really old, and driving around with an armed guard in a bullet proof vehicle got a little creepy) but I loved it - it was a helluva experience.

I'd weigh it against -- Can I do the same thing locally (and get paid close to what you'd make in the litterbox) - as opposed to the experience that you'd get doing the job in Iraq. If it's just for the money - -then I'd probably pass, but if it's adding valuable experience to your resume - then I'd go in a heartbeat.

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