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With KBR,(unskilled labor),regular laborers & food service is $2000.00 plus 75% uplift Skilled labor: Skilled Labor (carpenters, HVAC) with KBR is 2583.00 plus 75% uplift. Maybe that will help you some. Also, try looking at the other indeed Forums like KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits. You might have to do some digging, but I am pretty sure that you'll more info on the salaries.

Good Luck!
Kathy

tstorm in Plan said: LOL good ole Melinda still pumping DynCorp sunshine straight up everyones wazoo. I experienced their transition in Kuwait, was no where near what the chaos is/was in Afgan. Other than your husbands wonderful experiences I have yet to hear any other positive ones. Let me ask something. If everyone that was in the position of authority at KBR as people say were bad lousy lame etc and they were transitioned/rehired by said new companies, do you honesty think their management skills improved?

LOL you are a hot mess my friend.

Nashville Kat in Tennessee said: Yes! Hubby transitioned from KBR to FLUOR in Feb. this year. We have no compliants with KBR at all. Glad that we have made it this far. Hubby is coming home next week for R & R. He'll do his FLUOR physical in Dubai in a couple of days.

KoKo is the only other one that I know for sure. There are some other yaya's, but names escape my brain at this moment.

Welcome aboard!
Kathy

MIne is going to be home in 14 hours :)

monita in South Carolina said: MIne is going to be home in 14 hours :)

131 hours and 40 minutes, but who's counting??
Ya'll have a big time okay!

Kathy

Tony Braxton1985 in Houston, Texas said: YEA I KNOW... THIS IS A GOOD CHALLENGE FOR ME TOO, SEEING THAT I AM UNEMPLOYED AT THE TIME! LOL!!! BUT ON THE OTHER HAND I REALLY DO APPRECITE YOU FOR THE INFO... I WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL NOW! I ALSO HAVE A COUPLE CONTACT & EMAILS FROM BOTH ''FLUOR & KBR''

THANKS ALOT ''MS. KATHY''

No, thank you! It was my pleasure!
And I think that in our Ya-Ya handbook, Ya-Ya's are here to help!

Good Luck!
Kathy

OKAY... I WILL SURLY KEEP YOU POSTED ON EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON WITH ME THRU THIS THING!!!

THANKS AGAIN!

Koko Wilson in Altamonte Springs, Florida said: Hi Lesa,

Koko here. My husband left KBR to go with Fluor last July, so we had 2 RRs. Just as Kathy mentioned, really no issues with KBR, they just offered hubby better pay. And he figured if he was going to do this, he might as well get the most for his time away from his family and life here. We dealt with the long stretch without RR ourselves. He was pushing six mths when he went with Fluor–and they-- KBR were talking seven, then eight. Feb was a yr for us counting his time with KBR and Fluor–and I guess I got to see him about 4 wks for the yr. But Rrs have been pretty regular–no issues in fact at all since he has been with Fluor. We just had our first out of country RR–met in mexico last mth. He’ll be stateside again come June for his 3rd RR, and then in Aug it will be his EOC. Thus far he is planning to do another yr. But we've gotten to the mental stage where he really just takes it 3 mths–less than even with Rrs- at a time. Makes it seem as the time goes faster.

Its so dang hard when they leave regardless–and I know it cuts both ways. I know it takes hubby a couple of weeks to readjust after he goes back over there. So I try to be strong for his sake. Then again maybe he is just playing me so I will be strong. Hmmm . . .

Frankly there are days with me stuck here with the kids that I think he’s the one that’s got it easy–war zone or not. LOL

I am pretty sure Beth husband’s is now with Fluor and there one or two others that I know that are about but they namely lurk on the forums.

Kathy, I am now looking at houses. I may look at condos later. But I decided I want a house again. =)

You go girl! I can appreciate what you say! I wanted a forever home, and that's what I got!

Take Care!
Kathy

Nashville Kat in Tennessee said: With KBR, labor, food service is $2000.00 plus 75% uplift Skilled labor: Skilled Labor (carpenters, HVAC) with KBR is 2583.00 plus 75% uplift. Maybe that will help you some. Also, try looking at the other indeed Forums like KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits. You might have to do some digging, but I am pretty sure that you'll more info.

Good Luck!
Kathy

I'll take a look and thank you very much Kathy!

monita in South Carolina said: MIne is going to be home in 14 hours :)

OMgosh mona! Wow its been a long while for you too. How exciting!! I can not even imagine how you are containing yourself. U/2 have a wonderful time together. You both so deserve it!!!! =)

lesa in Cleveland, Georgia said: Are there any other Flour employee wives out there in Forum Land??:) My husband is in Afghanistan at Bagram.

Hi Lesa, my husband is in processing with Flour. How is your husband doing in Bagram??

lesa in Cleveland, Georgia said: hahahaaa so funny!!! I know what you mean!!! I am afraid that coming home for R&R could be bad thing...but..maybe it won't be hard to go back. If you don't mind...do u have a facebook? :)

Lesa, do you have an email address?

Koko Wilson in Altamonte Springs, Florida said: Hi Lesa,

Koko here. My husband left KBR to go with Fluor last July, so we had 2 RRs. Just as Kathy mentioned, really no issues with KBR, they just offered hubby better pay. And he figured if he was going to do this, he might as well get the most for his time away from his family and life here. We dealt with the long stretch without RR ourselves. He was pushing six mths when he went with Fluor–and they-- KBR were talking seven, then eight. Feb was a yr for us counting his time with KBR and Fluor–and I guess I got to see him about 4 wks for the yr. But Rrs have been pretty regular–no issues in fact at all since he has been with Fluor. We just had our first out of country RR–met in mexico last mth. He’ll be stateside again come June for his 3rd RR, and then in Aug it will be his EOC. Thus far he is planning to do another yr. But we've gotten to the mental stage where he really just takes it 3 mths–less than even with Rrs- at a time. Makes it seem as the time goes faster.

Its so dang hard when they leave regardless–and I know it cuts both ways. I know it takes hubby a couple of weeks to readjust after he goes back over there. So I try to be strong for his sake. Then again maybe he is just playing me so I will be strong. Hmmm . . .

Frankly there are days with me stuck here with the kids that I think he’s the one that’s got it easy–war zone or not. LOL

I am pretty sure Beth husband’s is now with Fluor and there one or two others that I know that are about but they namely lurk on the forums.

Kathy, I am now looking at houses. I may look at condos later. But I decided I want a house again. =)

Hey KoKo, my man is still processing with Flour and will be home for visit tomorrow (Thurs) cant wait to hang out with him for a few days.

DonnaFletcher in Maine said: Hello everyone ~ My husband has been hired by Fluor as a plumber in Afghanistan. He will be flying to Greenville on either May 22 or June 5th. It goes without saying that the living conditions are not great...We are, afterall, at war. Can anyone give any insight into just how dangerous it is over there? I can handle being apart from him for months at a time if I know that he will be coming home to me in the end. Also, I was hoping someone could share some information regarding ways to stay in touch (phone calls, email, etc). Thank you!

Donna,

We are out of harms way for the most part. We do not go outside the base unless we are traveling to a new one, then we are in armored verhicles with armored military escort. The good thing is that he is going to work for Flour, that means he will be in the North, which has alot less fighting than the South. By no means am I saying that he is 100% safe, we are working in a war zone.

As for communication. My advise would be to load skype on his laptop. The internet is available at most sites, it isn't cheap, but it's here. You can make free calls to anyone else that has skype. You can also call any phone number in the states for 2.1 cents a min. My wife and I talk once a day, every day. If the internet connection is good, we share video.

CG in Austin Tx in Austin, Texas said: I've been reading thru the forum looking for what the rate of pay is for a carpenter foreman or super or carpenter for that fact and no luck. does anyone who is processing now have that info? I'd appreciate it very much! been applying for months now with no luck as of yet but i'm hopeful! thanks again..

Most of Flour's skilled trades have around a $3000.00 base. With uplift thats around $2k per week.

tonys girl in California said: Hey KoKo, my man is still processing with Flour and will be home for visit tomorrow (Thurs) cant wait to hang out with him for a few days.

Hi gal!Wow he is still in greenville? Oh but great news he gets to come home for a second visit. I know they offered one every 30 days. And guess it has been a while since he had his last visit home. Think he was there with you right about time hubby was going back from RR. Is he still enjoying it in greenville? And or anxious to move over to overseas?

Yup,I'm a carpenter w/Fluor,base rate is 3k/mo with 80% uplift and sign on and year end bonus as well

That is only for 1st 40 hrs.expect more like 84 hrs a week total.

Koko Wilson in Altamonte Springs, Florida said: Hi gal!Wow he is still in greenville? Oh but great news he gets to come home for a second visit. I know they offered one every 30 days. And guess it has been a while since he had his last visit home. Think he was there with you right about time hubby was going back from RR. Is he still enjoying it in greenville? And or anxious to move over to overseas?

He is enjoying the whole experience.

tkcarpenter in New Britain, Connecticut said: Yup,I'm a carpenter w/Fluor,base rate is 3k/mo with 80% uplift and sign on and year end bonus as well

who long were you in processing, before you were sent off to work

haven't been yet,get there on may 15

More top people leaving KBR........Guy Laboa and Larry Lust have quit.......They were the two top people in Iraq for KBR.....Wonder whats up ?????

Gone Fishing in Forsyth, Georgia said: Most of Flour's skilled trades have around a $3000.00 base. With uplift thats around $2k per week.

A family can pay alot of bills with that kind of $$. thanks so much for the information! All of you have been a great help.

tkcarpenter in New Britain, Connecticut said: Yup,I'm a carpenter w/Fluor,base rate is 3k/mo with 80% uplift and sign on and year end bonus as well

what might those sign on and year end bonuses be?

CG in Austin Tx in Austin, Texas said: A family can pay alot of bills with that kind of $$. thanks so much for the information! All of you have been a great help.

I'm a carpenter in austin as well. the work has been pretty scant at best these last several months as you may know. I was wondering if you did anything special to your resume in applying at Fluor?

carlosymaria in Austin, Texas said: I'm a carpenter in austin as well. the work has been pretty scant at best these last several months as you may know. I was wondering if you did anything special to your resume in applying at Fluor?

i know what you mean, i've been doing all kinds of handyman type work and anything else i can find to get by. some of the local builders tell me they are still having a hard time getting financing to start new projects so until that issue is resolved, things may take time some time to ramp back up.
i didnt do anything special to my resume other than highlight my carpentry skills/management skills. i have two positions 'under review' since jan. of this year. not sure if that means i'm any closer than i was at 'pending review' but i just plan on hanging in until til something breaks in my favor...which i hope is sooner than later!

carlosymaria in Austin, Texas said: what might those sign on and year end bonuses be?

and do you know what the R&R pay is? thanks for your help.

tkcarpenter in New Britain, Connecticut said: Yup,I'm a carpenter w/Fluor,base rate is 3k/mo with 80% uplift and sign on and year end bonus as well

do you happen to have info. on the R&R pay? thanks.

HI y'all.....guess it's time to post on the FLuor site vs the KBR....still all in all I always think of everyone as yaya's. Hubby has been with Fluor and so far so good. The transition from KBR to Fluor was fairly easy according to my Big Guy. Can't wait for our R&R in June, 5/31 to be exact lol. It will have been 6 months since I have seen him. And we have our new grandbaby that he has yet to meet. Kathy, I been you are so excited! And Mona I bet you are WAY excited! Koko, how fun looking for a house! Hope those babies of yours are well and keeping you busy! I hope everyone is well...Beth

CG in Austin Tx in Austin, Texas said: do you happen to have info. on the R&R pay? thanks.

Hey, I found this a few pages back..........thanks to KoKo

""Ok, I have heard it can be as high as 4200.00 a RR==posted on other forums here in indeed. I think hubby is a little less than though. So to get annual RR pay just times your RR pay by 4 a yr--it a good chunk of change, regardless.

Also one factor to consider with RR pay. It can flex around renewal of contract time owing to jet-fuel expenses which will be reflected in the price of your plane tickets. So if you recall over the moon fuel prices summer before last--well RR pay was higher then.

And to be clear you do not get your RR pay until after you get back from RR. So your first RR is going to be out of your own pocket so to speak. When you get back overseas--it take about 2 checks--4 weeks as I recall-for you to see it reflected on your check.""

KoKo and I talked about this a couple of days ago, and it's going to be a little longer to get your R & R
pay, at first it was 30 days, but now it going to be about 45 days.

Good Luck to you!
Kathy

Carlos,I believe r&r is your base weekly pay plus 20% uplift,but not 100% sure.Anyway I just kept applying to any and all jobs on fluor's site that i was qualified for.But I happened on the moderator site by luck and talked w/a recruiter right away.Try workatfluor.com it's the virtual recruiter schedule.Good luck.

I just found out the virtual recruiter schedule is down now,but will be coming back soon.Just keep applying brother. God bless

BethB05 in Southern Tier, New York said: HI y'all.....guess it's time to post on the FLuor site vs the KBR....still all in all I always think of everyone as yaya's. Hubby has been with Fluor and so far so good. The transition from KBR to Fluor was fairly easy according to my Big Guy. Can't wait for our R&R in June, 5/31 to be exact lol. It will have been 6 months since I have seen him. And we have our new grandbaby that he has yet to meet. Kathy, I been you are so excited! And Mona I bet you are WAY excited! Koko, how fun looking for a house! Hope those babies of yours are well and keeping you busy! I hope everyone is well...Beth

Hey Girl!
Yup! I am pretty excited to see my old goat! This will be our 3rd R & R. He's in Bagram now and will be leaving to Dubai on the 18th for his FLUOR physical, and then home to me on the 20th. Our G-baby is coming to visit "Pops" the first weekend he is home. It's all good!
See ya'll later

Kathy

sign on is 2500,and year end is 3k

Nashville Kat in Tennessee said: Hey, I found this a few pages back..........thanks to KoKo

""Ok, I have heard it can be as high as 4200.00 a RR==posted on other forums here in indeed. I think hubby is a little less than though. So to get annual RR pay just times your RR pay by 4 a yr--it a good chunk of change, regardless.

Also one factor to consider with RR pay. It can flex around renewal of contract time owing to jet-fuel expenses which will be reflected in the price of your plane tickets. So if you recall over the moon fuel prices summer before last--well RR pay was higher then.

And to be clear you do not get your RR pay until after you get back from RR. So your first RR is going to be out of your own pocket so to speak. When you get back overseas--it take about 2 checks--4 weeks as I recall-for you to see it reflected on your check.""

KoKo and I talked about this a couple of days ago, and it's going to be a little longer to get your R & R
pay, at first it was 30 days, but now it going to be about 45 days.

Good Luck to you!
Kathy

Yes, but Kathy, someone else was saying it less than, and my hubby agreed. I think its more long the lines of 3600.00 per. My hubby has never confirmed the number cause its not something he talks about. This is just what others have said. Hubby had two RRs with and when he does get RR pay its on his check, and well we have never had complaints.

And someone here did mention it was ITT that gets 4200.00 per RR.

Hi Beth,

Mine should should be home again in June for RR, about a week later than yours. =) Yes the granddolls are keeping me busy. And yes, I am looking to buy a house. But it for the kids, so they have a little more space to call their own.

Here is a link to comments regarding FLUOR's offer to KBR employees transitioning In Country. And it's pretty accurate IMHO.

mssparky.com/2009/10/fluors-locap-iv-offer-for-kbr-employees-in-afghanistan

if you google MS Sparky, you'll find a source that is a melting pot of comments. Good, Bad and indifferent!
And it is also a central location for current news about what's going on over there.

Good Luck!
Kathy

does anyone have any details on just how bad things are backed up in greenville, i have friends that have been there since december waiting to get to afghanistan, some folks i know are also direct requisions to in-process and they have not even been contacted,they are being told all requisitions are "on hold". Anyone out there a "direct req" and how long was it until you got contacted?

Gone Fishing in Forsyth, Georgia said: Donna,

We are out of harms way for the most part. We do not go outside the base unless we are traveling to a new one, then we are in armored verhicles with armored military escort. The good thing is that he is going to work for Flour, that means he will be in the North, which has alot less fighting than the South. By no means am I saying that he is 100% safe, we are working in a war zone.

As for communication. My advise would be to load skype on his laptop. The internet is available at most sites, it isn't cheap, but it's here. You can make free calls to anyone else that has skype. You can also call any phone number in the states for 2.1 cents a min. My wife and I talk once a day, every day. If the internet connection is good, we share video.

Thank you so much for your reply. Greatly appreciated. He is very much looking forward to starting this new adventure...I am so nervous, but will support him 100%!

CAGW42 in Houston, Texas said: I received a called from Fluor about 3 weeks ago a phone interview was told my resume stood out and the manager of the dept. was impressed. I was told that I would be getting a call back the next week it's been 3 weeks now. On the Fluor status it still has "Under Review" does anyone have any idea what's going on? The position I applied for was Document Data Tech.

Did he forward your resume to the hiring authority? Recruiters don't hire. They recommend candidates to the hiring managers and 99% of the time the hiring authority follow their recommendation.

BethB05 in Southern Tier, New York said: HI y'all.....guess it's time to post on the FLuor site vs the KBR....still all in all I always think of everyone as yaya's. Hubby has been with Fluor and so far so good. The transition from KBR to Fluor was fairly easy according to my Big Guy. Can't wait for our R&R in June, 5/31 to be exact lol. It will have been 6 months since I have seen him. And we have our new grandbaby that he has yet to meet. Kathy, I been you are so excited! And Mona I bet you are WAY excited! Koko, how fun looking for a house! Hope those babies of yours are well and keeping you busy! I hope everyone is well...Beth

Hey Beth good to hear from you. Glad to hear the transistion was fairly easy. This forum is starting to get busy. My husband is still in processing with flour and cant wait to be sent off to work. Hopefully soon.

Koko Wilson in Altamonte Springs, Florida said: Hi gal!Wow he is still in greenville? Oh but great news he gets to come home for a second visit. I know they offered one every 30 days. And guess it has been a while since he had his last visit home. Think he was there with you right about time hubby was going back from RR. Is he still enjoying it in greenville? And or anxious to move over to overseas?

Hey Koko, have you heard from Sharon Lately?

My resume was viewed by the manager of the dept.I applied for.

tonys girl in California said: Hey Koko, have you heard from Sharon Lately?

No, I haven't. But I know she was going in for knee surgery and her hubby is home of EOC, so I hope she's recovering and enjoying her time with her husband. =)

Off to Greenville......for those who are leaving today.....see ya in a few hours.

lcgipson in Austin, Texas said: Off to Greenville......for those who are leaving today.....see ya in a few hours.

Good luck and stay safe lcgipson.

Nashville Kat in Tennessee said: Hey, I found this a few pages back..........thanks to KoKo

""Ok, I have heard it can be as high as 4200.00 a RR==posted on other forums here in indeed. I think hubby is a little less than though. So to get annual RR pay just times your RR pay by 4 a yr--it a good chunk of change, regardless.

Also one factor to consider with RR pay. It can flex around renewal of contract time owing to jet-fuel expenses which will be reflected in the price of your plane tickets. So if you recall over the moon fuel prices summer before last--well RR pay was higher then.

And to be clear you do not get your RR pay until after you get back from RR. So your first RR is going to be out of your own pocket so to speak. When you get back overseas--it take about 2 checks--4 weeks as I recall-for you to see it reflected on your check.""

KoKo and I talked about this a couple of days ago, and it's going to be a little longer to get your R & R
pay, at first it was 30 days, but now it going to be about 45 days.

Good Luck to you!
Kathy

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Koko Wilson in Altamonte Springs, Florida said: No, I haven't. But I know she was going in for knee surgery and her hubby is home of EOC, so I hope she's recovering and enjoying her time with her husband. =)

Ok, Im glad to hear her husband is homne.

Koko Wilson in Altamonte Springs, Florida said: Yes, but Kathy, someone else was saying it less than, and my hubby agreed. I think its more long the lines of 3600.00 per. My hubby has never confirmed the number cause its not something he talks about. This is just what others have said. Hubby had two RRs with and when he does get RR pay its on his check, and well we have never had complaints.

And someone here did mention it was ITT that gets 4200.00 per RR.

You are correct Koko. Fluor is currently $3600 and ITT $4200 per R&R. ITT pays you as soon as you become eligible, Fluor pays you upon return. What we have been told is that both companies travel department reviews these numbers quarterly and they may change depending on ticket prices, meals ect. Fluor's travel used to be $4200 during the second quarter of last year, but was changed.

Gone Fishing in Forsyth, Georgia said: You are correct Koko. Fluor is currently $3600 and ITT $4200 per R&R. ITT pays you as soon as you become eligible, Fluor pays you upon return. What we have been told is that both companies travel department reviews these numbers quarterly and they may change depending on ticket prices, meals ect. Fluor's travel used to be $4200 during the second quarter of last year, but was changed.

Thanks Gone Fishing for clearing that up for us. =)

tonys girl in California said: Ok, Im glad to hear her husband is homne.

I talked to her via phone and she on the mend. Just gonna take some time, knee surgery is always so hard to recover from. But she enjoying her time with hubby. =)