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Thanks Govany. Wouldn't it be a bit late to try and get that stuff after I was in Houston? I was under the impression from my recruiter that I was bringing everything I needed with me to Houston.

Govany Perony in Houston said: My view...shoes were steel toes shoes, jeans normal cut( none of that goofy looking wide waist where you have to walk with a hand on the belt :) )
short sleeve polos. If you choose khaki pants, get one that do not need ironing.
Anyway you wil be given a list when you get to Houston.
GGood Luck

Also, I am wayyyyyyyy past the age of wearing the goofy waisted jeans!

kenk in Fort Myers, Florida said: Thanks Govany. Wouldn't it be a bit late to try and get that stuff after I was in Houston? I was under the impression from my recruiter that I was bringing everything I needed with me to Houston.

The list of what you need should be in the packet the recruiter gave you or sent you via email. Hope this helps.

kenk in Fort Myers, Florida said: Thanks Govany. Wouldn't it be a bit late to try and get that stuff after I was in Houston? I was under the impression from my recruiter that I was bringing everything I needed with me to Houston.

Yes you take everything to Houston. You should already have the list. I had heard that there were some camps that did not allow jeans so you had better take khaki pants as well. Its cooler in the evenings so dont forget some warm stuff and thermals!

switch in Austin, Texas said: Yes you take everything to Houston. You should already have the list. I had heard that there were some camps that did not allow jeans so you had better take khaki pants as well. Its cooler in the evenings so dont forget some warm stuff and thermals!

yes I did get the list, Its just that if everyone is wearing jeans, I didn't want to "stick out" by wearing BDU's. Kinda like showing up at a stag wearing a suit! know what i mean? :-)

switch in Austin, Texas said: Yes you take everything to Houston. You should already have the list. I had heard that there were some camps that did not allow jeans so you had better take khaki pants as well. Its cooler in the evenings so dont forget some warm stuff and thermals!

I was hired in 2004 in Houston. Amsadorra is right, information should be in your packet.
Enjoy and good luck.

Hi, I am the New Guy,

Sent resume in last week for the electrician position and heard back in about two days.
they said mostly electricians are going to Afg. I know it depend on the base but what kind of housing is offered. I am seriously thinking about going. As for the electrician the recruiter said they are processing us in 6 days, no dental and no wabe test for electricians.

And $122-124k as opposed to 86-88k for the other trades. :)

Jeffrey Clarke in North Port, Florida said: Hi, I am the New Guy,

Sent resume in last week for the electrician position and heard back in about two days.
they said mostly electricians are going to Afg. I know it depend on the base but what kind of housing is offered. I am seriously thinking about going. As for the electrician the recruiter said they are processing us in 6 days, no dental and no wabe test for electricians.

My husband went in to process yesterday as an electrician. I had not heard that they were going to be done in 6 days, thats quick. Im planning to visit him this weekend so i hope he is still there!
I heard they had a problem getting flights out, ill let you know when he leaves.He is meant to go to Iraq, but who knows?

So if I put in an app. for plumbing about 3 weeks ago and have heard nothing, should I still wait or what?

Goki Stojkov in Skopje, Macedonia said: I have one question for You. Because you know everything abaut KBR. I am working for KBR 2 mounths. I am Macedonian. Why the old employes from Macedonia who work same job like me they have double base pay than my? I have been here for two mounths

Because Americans are paying all the taxes to allow you to even have a job. Taxes are what is paying you...AMERICAN TAXES..not macedonian or bosnian taxes. Also you are probably making 5 times what you would be making in your country, and we make about 3 times what we could make........THAT is why you make less....what is your country paying into KBR for your employment? O THATS right NOT A THING....

pipelayer in Tallahassee, Florida said: So if I put in an app. for plumbing about 3 weeks ago and have heard nothing, should I still wait or what?

all I can say pipelayer is keep trying, took me a long time to get a call

Any one heard about Dyncorp starting to hire for LOGCAP

I applied to KBR a year or so ago, they contacted me then but I didn't pursue it. I got an email from them a week or so ago talking of how they are looking for liscenced Electricians and the 45% PAY HIKE. I updated my info, and sent a copy of my Masters Liscence to them. They are really after me. I need to talk to a recruiter Tommarrow and find out what they have to say. I've read some of these posts and have heard that I don't want a supervisory position. I still work with the tools, but I have also run a lot of work and am currently a foreman on a $125 million job. I'd like to think that if I were to work as a supervisor/foreman, I might be able to rectify some of the current unfavorable conditions. This is one of the big reasons I am looking at the job. The $$ is a big selling point also, but I have family/friends in the armed forces that are either there or have been, and I would like to help make things better/safer. This is such a huge decision, I have a wife and two daughters at home, and am trying to do the right thing all around. Do I miss out on a year I can't get back with my family, but be in a much better mortgage free debt free position? And maybe be able to make things better for those over there? My wife isn't thrilled about me going, but she understands why I'm considering this, and also knows me well enough to know that if I don't I'll probably regret not trying. I'm just ranting, I'm probably voicing the concerns of a lot of folks in the same situation. What to do, What to do.

Zeph in Des Moines, Iowa said: I applied to KBR a year or so ago, they contacted me then but I didn't pursue it. I got an email from them a week or so ago talking of how they are looking for liscenced Electricians and the 45% PAY HIKE. I updated my info, and sent a copy of my Masters Liscence to them. They are really after me. I need to talk to a recruiter Tommarrow and find out what they have to say. I've read some of these posts and have heard that I don't want a supervisory position. I still work with the tools, but I have also run a lot of work and am currently a foreman on a $125 million job. I'd like to think that if I were to work as a supervisor/foreman, I might be able to rectify some of the current unfavorable conditions. This is one of the big reasons I am looking at the job. The $$ is a big selling point also, but I have family/friends in the armed forces that are either there or have been, and I would like to help make things better/safer. This is such a huge decision, I have a wife and two daughters at home, and am trying to do the right thing all around. Do I miss out on a year I can't get back with my family, but be in a much better mortgage free debt free position? And maybe be able to make things better for those over there? My wife isn't thrilled about me going, but she understands why I'm considering this, and also knows me well enough to know that if I don't I'll probably regret not trying. I'm just ranting, I'm probably voicing the concerns of a lot of folks in the same situation. What to do, What to do.

A year will come and go whether you participate or not. What you've done by years end is totally up to you.

Ms Sparky
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Have any of you or your loved ones, been told by the recruiter you were going to on base but when you got over to Afghanistan you were sent someplace else??

Does anyone know about "Telic Corp"???...they said to be employing for LOGCAP n KBR in Kuwait...is there any truth to this?

Many employees have been told they were going to a certain base and when they arrived in Baghdad they were told "you have been reassigned". It happened to my husband. He was also moved temporarily to another camp and told it would be for 6 weeks so leave your personnel stuff. It has been 6 months and they permantly reassigned him to the temporary camp and now he can't seem to get his personnal stuff. He is still asking everyday but he doesn't beleive he will ever see his stuff again. That is the KBR way.

Debbie

Zeph if you are thinking this then you are delusional and in for quite the disappointment and frustration. If you haven't experienced it yet, which obviously you haven't then I can't explain it to you, you need to experience it first hand.

Zeph in Des Moines, Iowa said: but I have also run a lot of work and am currently a foreman on a $125 million job. I'd like to think that if I were to work as a supervisor/foreman, I might be able to rectify some of the current unfavorable conditions. This is one of the big reasons I am looking at the job.

Deb, unless he packed and locked his stuff in a secure place it's long gone.

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: Many employees have been told they were going to a certain base and when they arrived in Baghdad they were told "you have been reassigned". It happened to my husband. He was also moved temporarily to another camp and told it would be for 6 weeks so leave your personnel stuff. It has been 6 months and they permantly reassigned him to the temporary camp and now he can't seem to get his personnal stuff. He is still asking everyday but he doesn't beleive he will ever see his stuff again. That is the KBR way.

Debbie

I am a former employee. I know how you feel, but there are some things that some should look at.
I don't think KBR has any Helicopters or Airplanes that would shuttle workers from Base to Base. Army provides it, provided they dont have a mission. Also if space and time is available.
My view is that one should backpack all his important stuff and pack all other in your luggage.
I dont think it will get lost, he can get it on the way out.
Also newer and smaller Bases are better for advancement because you get noticed quick for promotions.
Anyway nothing is guaranteed, its a WAR ZONE...one needs a different mindset.
I might be wrong, but this is my point of view.
Good luck

His stuff is still in his hooch at Camp Delta. Billetting has called him and asked what to do with his stuff since he has been reassigned to Camp Echo. They said they didn't have the staff to box it up and mail it to him. He has an employee that hi presently at his camp now that is leaving to go back to Camp Delta and lives in the hooch next to him. He has my husband's key and is going to box it up and mail it to him. This stuff is not only his personnal stuff but his winter clothes, which he will need very soon. It was summer when he left. I sent a few items of winter clothing but he will need more then that to get through the winter months. Maybe these will work and he will get his stuff soon.

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: His stuff is still in his hooch at Camp Delta. Billetting has called him and asked what to do with his stuff since he has been reassigned to Camp Echo. They said they didn't have the staff to box it up and mail it to him. He has an employee that hi presently at his camp now that is leaving to go back to Camp Delta and lives in the hooch next to him. He has my husband's key and is going to box it up and mail it to him. This stuff is not only his personnal stuff but his winter clothes, which he will need very soon. It was summer when he left. I sent a few items of winter clothing but he will need more then that to get through the winter months. Maybe these will work and he will get his stuff soon.

what is the time laspe for someone to receive packages and what can or can't they receive food wise

The packages I have sent my husband take from 2 to 3 weeks to arrive. I have sent clothes, magazines, DVD movies, medicine, first aid supplies, even a small sewing kit. Food stuff is usually hard candies, beef jerky, pop top soups, ravalio, etc. I also have send crackers, cheese in a can, summer sausage,pepperoni slices, hot sauce and canned chips. Just remember to send small and large ziploc bags for them to store the extras once opened as the bugs, etc. get to stuff fast. I also place and liquid stuff, eg. shampoo, hand cream, etc in sealed ziplock bags so if the come open it is not all over everything. You can not send beer, liquor or any porn stuff. Grounds for dismissal if found. Hope this help.

Debbie

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: The packages I have sent my husband take from 2 to 3 weeks to arrive. I have sent clothes, magazines, DVD movies, medicine, first aid supplies, even a small sewing kit. Food stuff is usually hard candies, beef jerky, pop top soups, ravalio, etc. I also have send crackers, cheese in a can, summer sausage,pepperoni slices, hot sauce and canned chips. Just remember to send small and large ziploc bags for them to store the extras once opened as the bugs, etc. get to stuff fast. I also place and liquid stuff, eg. shampoo, hand cream, etc in sealed ziplock bags so if the come open it is not all over everything. You can not send beer, liquor or any porn stuff. Grounds for dismissal if found. Hope this help.

Debbie

This is a lot of help...Is there a limit as to the size of the package?? Also do you know whether or not can they have XM satellite players or cigarettes

Geez, that was good description Debbie, I think I speak for all when I say we appreciate you sharing. I think I'm going to go get some of those boxes you or someone mentioned from USPS and loosly pack some of the things I know I'll need/want and then leave them open for additions/deductions as needed and for them to be sent as needed. I'd hate for something to happen and then I'm busy looking for ways to get things mailed back to me. I'm sure that will be super expensive to send them back home at the end of the contract as well.

I am curious if anyone knows of any other contractors currently hiring other than KBR? Anyone with information would help.

Have your spouse keep the boxes you mail items in. They can be broken down for space saving. The cost is $10.95 per box for the large flat rate box, regardless of weight. Many of the clothing items will not be worth bring back home so they can be left behind. There are plenty of employees lying in wait for others to leave so they can go through the trash. My husband said his room mate who is from South Africa brings items home everyday that have been left outside.

Get the flat rate boxes from the post office or check my comments for the mailing instructions. You can order the boxes for free online from USPS. YOu can also get the custom sheet that must be completed with every box. The flat rate boxes cost $9.95 or $10.95 regardless of weight. I am not sure about the XM satelitte but you can send DVD player, MP players, etc.

They can get cigarettes cheaper over there then we pay for them here. PX may not have their brand but they can buy a carton of foreign cigs for about $4.00. My husband says there not bad.

FYI for Electricians,

I am a master electrician, the recruiter told me they have a master electrician who reviews your resume to see if you have the experience they are looking for to fill the master electricians positions. If he feels you do not have the experience they are looking for. They will hire you for the journeyman position, The pay is as follows.

Journeyman roughly 122k per yr.
Master roughly 156k per yr.

QUESTION...
To get to Processing in Houston, did everyone (or your spouse) fly continental Airlines or did anyone get any different airline? Also, do you have to share your hotel room in Houston?

hey everyone, just a quick line to let you all know im here! im in sharana. what a trip it has been but so far so good i met a guy in kandahar named danny might be a husband of one of you gals. anyway i will check in every once in a while. take care.

Fyre in Atlanta, Georgia said: QUESTION...
To get to Processing in Houston, did everyone (or your spouse) fly continental Airlines or did anyone get any different airline? Also, do you have to share your hotel room in Houston?

No and yes.

spawn in Katy, Texas said: hey everyone, just a quick line to let you all know im here! im in sharana. what a trip it has been but so far so good i met a guy in kandahar named danny might be a husband of one of you gals. anyway i will check in every once in a while. take care.

Congrats Spawn, check in and let us know how you like it. I'm interested to know. As I said before that I leave out in a few days and am interested on the opinions of it all over there. Where are you exactly anyway (what camp)?

Crystal01 in Maine said: No and yes.

Thanks Crystal, what did you (or your spouse) fly to get to Houston?

Jeffrey Clarke in North Port, Florida said: FYI for Electricians,

I am a master electrician, the recruiter told me they have a master electrician who reviews your resume to see if you have the experience they are looking for to fill the master electricians positions. If he feels you do not have the experience they are looking for. They will hire you for the journeyman position, The pay is as follows.

Journeyman roughly 122k per yr.
Master roughly 156k per yr.

My husband just went over there and, unless something has changed in the last few weeks, there are no "master electrician positions." Everyone who ended up there from my husbands group is a "foreman." Journeyman and Masters alike. He said they would be responsible for a couple of other workers. Teaching them, making sure they are doing the job right, etc.

My husband is a Master and was told that KBR does not hire outside for supervisory positions and that if he wanted one he would need to come in as a regular worker and be promoted in country.

Fyre in Atlanta, Georgia said: Thanks Crystal, what did you (or your spouse) fly to get to Houston?

YW. He flew Delta.

Fyre in Atlanta, Georgia said: QUESTION...
To get to Processing in Houston, did everyone (or your spouse) fly continental Airlines or did anyone get any different airline? Also, do you have to share your hotel room in Houston?

My husband flew continental from Austin Tx to Houston.

Fyre in Atlanta, Georgia said: Congrats Spawn, check in and let us know how you like it. I'm interested to know. As I said before that I leave out in a few days and am interested on the opinions of it all over there. Where are you exactly anyway (what camp)?

Great to hear from you Spawn. We were wondering what happened to you!! It sure did take a long time to get there. How is the camp?
Glad you can get access to a computer. Keep us posted and take care.

Crystal01 in Maine said: My husband just went over there and, unless something has changed in the last few weeks, there are no "master electrician positions." Everyone who ended up there from my husbands group is a "foreman." Journeyman and Masters alike. He said they would be responsible for a couple of other workers. Teaching them, making sure they are doing the job right, etc.

My husband is a Master and was told that KBR does not hire outside for supervisory positions and that if he wanted one he would need to come in as a regular worker and be promoted in country.

Correct Crystal. I have a close friend working out there as a manager (been there a little over 5 years) and he says you have to work your way up...no entering as manager. I can deal with that myself for sure.

switch in Austin, Texas said: My husband flew continental from Austin Tx to Houston.

I'll be glad when they send me my travel plans email so I'll know what I'm flying. I want sky miles and hope that it's Delta. LOL I have yet to receive them but as u can see I'm coming from Atlanta so not sure if your origination has anything to do with what you fly. hmmm....

Fyre in Atlanta, Georgia said: I'll be glad when they send me my travel plans email so I'll know what I'm flying. I want sky miles and hope that it's Delta. LOL I have yet to receive them but as u can see I'm coming from Atlanta so not sure if your origination has anything to do with what you fly. hmmm....

My husband got his travel plans on the wednesday, but some people can get them as late as friday. Dont forget to check your spam.

switch in Austin, Texas said: My husband got his travel plans on the wednesday, but some people can get them as late as friday. Dont forget to check your spam.

Yeah almost everything I get from them has come through the Spam box. I'm checking almost every other hour. LOL I hope it will come today so I can stop looking. Any new news on how your husband is doing Switch?

Well he went in last sunday to process. He is extremely tired. It was medical day yesterday so they got picked up at 4am. Luckily he already had his passport so he got back to the hotel about 3.30pm. He is not sure how many went home , guess he will find out today. he has a full schedule until saturday, finishing off with CPR and First Aid. They have said that they are getting the electricians off fast.Im expecting him to leave monday or tuesday, that is the BUZZ anyway. I think he said there were just over 400 that came in.

For all you electricians that are going soon. In Houston you will receive an electrical test. I dont think its pass or fail. There are only a handful of code books that they have. The rest of the people have to get the code book off the computer. For those of you that are computer savvy thats no problem. My husband however is not too hot on the computer so he could not access the codebook!! There were a lot like him !! Brush up on your computer techniques!!

switch in Austin, Texas said: Well he went in last sunday to process. He is extremely tired. It was medical day yesterday so they got picked up at 4am. Luckily he already had his passport so he got back to the hotel about 3.30pm. He is not sure how many went home , guess he will find out today. he has a full schedule until saturday, finishing off with CPR and First Aid. They have said that they are getting the electricians off fast.Im expecting him to leave monday or tuesday, that is the BUZZ anyway. I think he said there were just over 400 that came in.

400 is just too much. That's a small army. I won't like that process I see. Lucky him for possibly getting sent out early. I'm sure the rest of us will just be dragging along with getting out of there. I guess He'll be leaving just after I get there. Boy how i wish I already had my passport but no need crying over spilled milk.

Well its only the Buzz, so we shall see when he leaves. Sometimes there are more than 400 people going in.There is a lot to get through and you have to wait your turn. Its a bit like cattle....
It will all be worth it in the end. $$$$$$$$

In regards to all the stuff we hear. My husband is in processing right now and said that there are a ton of rehires. Some of them going out for their 3rd time. I guess everybody has their own story to tell. But who would keep going back if they didnt somewhat like it?

Hello everyone; new to this post with a few questions. What are the current hiring trends at KBR? Are they hiring more individuals for skilled trades than the other catagories listed on their website? How do prospective candidates contact recruiters? Your comments and advise are appreciated.

First time posting here from Tucson AZ. Read some of the postings and got some good info so far. Considering working for KBR in the near future. Still active duty and in transition to civilian life. Thanks in advance.