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Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 44 months ago	The conditions are not a bad as they were in 2006 but then it depends on the camp. But as a plumber you will not be leaving the base and although there are occasional mortars dropped most don't hit anything. My husband is a plumber also and has been there 16 months. He says you have a higher probability of dying on the highways then in Iraq. Debbie - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
millied in Raleigh, North Carolina 44 months ago	Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: It can change at any time. It can be quiet for awhile and then things heat up and mortars and rockets start. You never really know. As far as working off base. Highly unlikely that you would be performing plumbing work outside of the camp/base. But....I suppose there is always that chance. Ms Sparky mssparky.com/ do you know what the base pay is for a laboror in Afghanistan - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Sassynwitty in Killeen, Texas 44 months ago	This is maybe for Ms Sparky or anyone who is familiar with the other well known overseas contractors. My daughter works for KBR and is in Iraq right now and due to come home for R & R in a few weeks. What have you heard about CSA in Kuwait? Rumors are that ITT is taking over and CSA lost their contract? Since you are our "middle east" expert, do you know if it is true? I started applying on the CSAKuwait website, but the rumor made me wonder now. Anyone know facts about it, since I only have the rumor part. LOL Thanks much! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
millied in Raleigh, North Carolina 44 months ago	Does anyone know how much a laboror's base pay is in Afghanistan - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Sassynwitty in Killeen, Texas 44 months ago	rolloff in Lawrence, Massachusetts said: Did you apply for one specific position or all related positions? Hope all is well. Just thinking, what would be a good contact person to apply?? I am ready, I want to roll outta here!! Now! LOL Any ideas what might be more effective than applying over and over again. It's not that you even know if anyone ever looks at your resume.. you hit sent.. and wait and wait and wait. How soon after they post a job opening do they need someone? Some jobs are listed longer than others, or a repeat from a recent posting and it can't be due to the lack of qualified people not applying for them. Writing to the recruiting email makes your email one in a thousand, probably. Whatever feedback you have would me more than I have now. Thanks! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	Sassynwitty in Killeen, Texas said: Hope all is well. Just thinking, what would be a good contact person to apply?? I am ready, I want to roll outta here!! Now! LOL Any ideas what might be more effective than applying over and over again. It's not that you even know if anyone ever looks at your resume.. you hit sent.. and wait and wait and wait. How soon after they post a job opening do they need someone? Some jobs are listed longer than others, or a repeat from a recent posting and it can't be due to the lack of qualified people not applying for them. Writing to the recruiting email makes your email one in a thousand, probably. Whatever feedback you have would me more than I have now. Thanks! I waited about 2 months after I submitted my app online (truck driver) before I got a call. I was surprised, and excited, when I got the call. I'm tired of the available job selection around here. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Sassynwitty in Killeen, Texas 44 months ago	Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida said: I waited about 2 months after I submitted my app online (truck driver) before I got a call. I was surprised, and excited, when I got the call. I'm tired of the available job selection around here. I can't drive a truck.. yet! Glad it worked out for you though! Do you know people who work for CSA in Kuwait? Know what you mean.. employment is down, my company laid off half of the people already.. our US jobs are going overseas.. Everyone "please, please, please" vote!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	I dunno who CSA is...I'm going to Houston on Sunday...this is all new to me, and I guess I should be fortunate they called me. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	Is it true that you're more likely to get a fatal bite from a camel spider than you are to get blown up? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
crazedchef in San Antonio, Texas 44 months ago	Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida said: Is it true that you're more likely to get a fatal bite from a camel spider than you are to get blown up? Ha, ha, Camel bites are not fatal. A Brown Recluse is MUCH WORSE. Getting blown up depends on where you are stationed at. There are a LOT of camps that hardly EVER get hit. Loyalty (D-8) last year had 1100 CONFIRMED inside the wire hits from mortars, rockets, rpg's, etc. There have been deaths of soldiers from sniper fire at that base also. Just 4 1/2 miles away at Victory our nickname for it was "Camp CupCake!!" They hardly ever get hit (except for forty rockets that killed several soldiers 10 or so months back. There have been people who would rather de-mob than come to Loyalty because it is that bad. Seen full grown men start crying because of the fear. Cannot say i blame them. No one is. It was a difficult place to be and not everyone can handle something that intense and life threatening. Do NOT WORRY ABOUT CAMEL SPIDERS :-) Spray painted on the door of one of the soldiers buildings at D-8 "Do not fear the bullit with your name on it, fear the mortar addressed to sender." Sorry if I made you nervous, but you need to understand that THIS IS A WAR ZONE. Mark - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
crazedchef in San Antonio, Texas 44 months ago	Hello again, Proof read my reply, hope I did not freak anyone out. At LOYALTY we called Camp Victory "Camp Cupcake." It is not easy being in Iraq or Afghanistan, but for the rest of your life you can say "I DID THAT, I MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR AMERICAN SOLDIERS." Mark - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	lol, I understand that its a war zone...I was kidding about the camel spiders though, I actually looked them up a bit and watched some videos. www.camelspiders.net - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon 44 months ago	Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida said: lol, I understand that its a war zone...I was kidding about the camel spiders though, I actually looked them up a bit and watched some videos. www.camelspiders.net I belong to a group on facebook that has a lot of members from 29 Palms. The Marines are bringing them back and they are now being found in the deserts areas of Camp Pendleton and 29 Palms. Saddam's revenge....the invasion of the camel spiders! Ms Sparky mssparky.com/ - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 44 months ago	I am starting my proccessing on 10/27 for an Admin Asst. Does anyone know if the process is shorter for this type of position or does everyone go through the same process/classes? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
spawn in Katy, Texas 44 months ago	Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois said: I am starting my proccessing on 10/27 for an Admin Asst. Does anyone know if the process is shorter for this type of position or does everyone go through the same process/classes? the processing is pretty much the same for everyone good luck and take care - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois said: I am starting my proccessing on 10/27 for an Admin Asst. Does anyone know if the process is shorter for this type of position or does everyone go through the same process/classes? didn't you get an emailed hiring packet that explains it all? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 44 months ago	I did but it states 7-21 dys for the processing and that is pretty vague. Was just wondering. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 44 months ago	Thanks!!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 44 months ago	Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida said: didn't you get an emailed hiring packet that explains it all? I did but it states 7-21 dys for the processing and that is pretty vague. Was just wondering. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 44 months ago	spawn in Katy, Texas said: the processing is pretty much the same for everyone good luck and take care Thanks!!! I am new to this forum. Have been reading it since I completed everything and appreciate everyone's input. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
millied in Raleigh, North Carolina 44 months ago	mellypryor in Fort Worth, Texas said: I sure will. He should be calling me in the next hour or two. have you heard anything about kandahar lately - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
millied in Raleigh, North Carolina 44 months ago	Host said: What are the average starting salaries, bonuses, benefits and travel requirements like at KBR? What do you like best about working at KBR? Are there any great perks or special treats for employees? what is labor base rate - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	millied in Raleigh, North Carolina said: what is labor base rate Bread, water, and a place to sleep. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	I just thought of a good question, if anyone can answer it like soon, cuz I'm leaving 10am tomorrow to the airport. How much does it cost to come back to the U.S. on your breaks? If the company pays $850 towards the ticket, what is my cost? I'm thinkin of just hitting up Germany or some place covered under their portion. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 44 months ago	The last ticket for my husband was $1560.00 from Dubai to Houston. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee 44 months ago	My first post here.... I will be flying out for processing tomorrow and Im not quite sure what to expect. I worked for KBR for two years in Kosovo and there were only 88 ExPats there. I have taken a job in Iraq and starting tomorrow at the hotel, I will be blogging every night to let you all in on what goes on at the Processing Center. Hopefully it will give you all some insight. My advice for anyone who is going to work for KBR... Be smart, Political and PICK YOUR BATTLES!!!! Ciao! Dimes - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee 44 months ago	Oh yes, My blog is at adamcovington.blogspot.com You can also contact me at adam.covington@mac.com Ciao! Dimes. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee said: Oh yes, My blog is at adamcovington.blogspot.com You can also contact me at adam.covington@mac.com Ciao! Dimes. lol, I hear you on the 44 lbs! I hope my bag isn't overweight, I'm planning to wear steel-toes through the airport and whatever weighs the most. After reading TSA's site, it looks like you're not allowed to wear a jacket onto the plane? I've never flown before, so its all new to me. That Paris Hilton role model chick...LMWAO! Well, I guess I might see you tomorrow. What is your job? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	What is an ExPat? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 44 months ago	Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: The last ticket for my husband was $1560.00 from Dubai to Houston. that's one way? So that means I have to pay $3,120 - $850 = $2,270 Whoa...guess I'm definately not coming home... - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee 44 months ago	Mike, My Email is adam.covington@mac.com. Email me if you have any questions.... "Expat" is short for Ex-Patriot... It is a person working outside of their country of Citizenship. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
sp52075 in Stockton, California 44 months ago	Hey I want to thank everybody for all the info given alredy and Forgive me If I am reposting a Question but Im new here and read about 1/3 of the post so far I was wondering if anybody knows the pay rate for a carpenter forman in Iraq I have been thinking about aplying with Logcap (KBR) I have been in construction for 17 years 16 of those with the same company and have been a Foreman for the last 7 I curtley make about 30-40 dollar/hr.But It looks like my company may be closing there doors very soon. Due to lack of work.If im right the up scale pay for a carpenter is around $7000.00/monthBut if I amworking 12hr 7days that drops the hourly rate way down.Just want to know if its worth it. The Building in CA really sucks right now infact my wife and I are looking at a possable bankrupcy very soon. Im kinda of hopping this could be a way out. Sorry about my spelling and typos I one hella ofa carpenter lousy typer LOL - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee 44 months ago	I cant tell you the actual base pay for a Carpenter, but I am guessing you would probably be making 7500 to 8500 a month, Maybe a bit more. But remember, You are not paying taxes, that is huge. to take home 8000 dollars a month in the states, you would have to be making like 13,500 a month. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 44 months ago	Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee said: My first post here.... I will be flying out for processing tomorrow and Im not quite sure what to expect. I worked for KBR for two years in Kosovo and there were only 88 ExPats there. I have taken a job in Iraq and starting tomorrow at the hotel, I will be blogging every night to let you all in on what goes on at the Processing Center. Hopefully it will give you all some insight. My advice for anyone who is going to work for KBR... Be smart, Political and PICK YOUR BATTLES!!!! Ciao! Dimes Thank you. I will be joining you next Sunday and also going to Iraq. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee 43 months ago	Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois said: Thank you. I will be joining you next Sunday and also going to Iraq. Email me Tina, I have some questions. adam.covington@mac.com They call me Dimes, but my name is Adam.. your choice. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 43 months ago	Adam Covington in Gallatin, Tennessee said: Email me Tina, I have some questions. adam.covington@mac.com They call me Dimes, but my name is Adam.. your choice. K. I did. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 43 months ago	No that was a two-way ticket. I just meant that he flew into Houston, ticket prices vary depending on where you fly into. KBR will charge you more for a ticket then you can get a ticket for thru travelocity, cheap tickets, etc. KBR will also take out of your check for the full cost of ticket before you fly out then you will get the $850.00 back on the check with your R&R pay. Debbie - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mixer Mike in St. Petersburg, Florida 43 months ago	R&R pay? They pay you for the R&R's also? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 43 months ago	You will get 40 hours pay with no uplifts. Debbie - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 43 months ago	Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: You will get 40 hours pay with no uplifts. Debbie Hi Debbie, Do they get uplifts if they stay in Dubai? Tina - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Crystal01 in Maine 43 months ago	Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: No that was a two-way ticket. I just meant that he flew into Houston, ticket prices vary depending on where you fly into. KBR will charge you more for a ticket then you can get a ticket for thru travelocity, cheap tickets, etc. KBR will also take out of your check for the full cost of ticket before you fly out then you will get the $850.00 back on the check with your R&R pay. Debbie So are you allowed to book your ticket through where you want, or does KBR not allow you to do that? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 43 months ago	I don't think so. It is also very expensive to stay in Dubai. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tina_Marie in Chicago, Illinois 43 months ago	Thanks - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 43 months ago	You are allowed to book your own flight and pay for your ticket. But you must realize that if for some reason they are unable to get you to Baghdad and Dubai on time it could cost you a lot of extra money for a change ticket. If KBR purchases the ticket they will make it good. My husband has had 3 R&R, we purchased one ticket ourselves, and the other two KBR purchased. We found it a little more expensive for KBR to purchase tickets but we did not want the stress of making sure that he got where he needed to be on time. The sandstorms can wreck havoc on flights. Mt husband once had to spend 10 extra days in Baghdad waiting for the sand to quit blowing so the plane and copters could fly. Hope this helps. Debbie - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon 43 months ago	millied in Raleigh, North Carolina said: what is labor base rate Except for new electricians, Drivers and may Generator Mechanics, I believe all labor is still at $2583 Base + uplift. Foreman is more. It works out to be about $14.90/hr without the uplift. That would be Labor Foreman, Carpenters, Plumbers, Welders...I think that's it. For those that are over there. Is that still the rate? Ms Sparky mssparky.com/ - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 43 months ago	That is the current rate. Net pay on a 4 week check is about 6,000.00. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
pipelayer in Tallahassee, Florida 43 months ago	Uplifts depend on what location you are at correct? So the more dangerous the more you make right? But does the extra amount of uplift really justify the added danger? To figure the take home pay you take the base salary and add the percentage of the uplift? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon 43 months ago	pipelayer in Tallahassee, Florida said: Uplifts depend on what location you are at correct? So the more dangerous the more you make right? But does the extra amount of uplift really justify the added danger? To figure the take home pay you take the base salary and add the percentage of the uplift? All of Iraq and Afghanistan have the same uplift. 75% on the first 40 hours. Evidently KBR figures the remaining 44 are much safer because there is NO uplift on that at all. I know there have been several class action suits about the uplift issue. Not sure if there is still anything pending on this or not. Ms Sparky mssparky.com/ - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas 43 months ago	If you are in Iraq or Afghanistan the uplifts are 75%. In Dubai you get 5%. Not sure about uplifts in Kuwait. If your base is $2853.00 you will receive $14.90 per hour worked with 75% uplifts on the first 40 hours worked each week. After SS and FICA taken out your take home pay on a 4 week month is $5873.78 and about $7653.69 on a five week month. Works out to about $17.25 per hour after SS and FICA taken out. Debbie - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Sassynwitty in Killeen, Texas 43 months ago	Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: If you are in Iraq or Afghanistan the uplifts are 75%. In Dubai you get 5%. Not sure about uplifts in Kuwait. If your base is $2853.00 you will receive $14.90 per hour worked with 75% uplifts on the first 40 hours worked each week. After SS and FICA taken out your take home pay on a 4 week month is $5873.78 and about $7653.69 on a five week month. Works out to about $17.25 per hour after SS and FICA taken out. Debbie Debbie.. base pay is for the month? Sorry, am on the go this morning and didn't take time to do the math on your calculation. Thanks! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

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