KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

One question here, when you actually are speaking with your recruiter, are ther contacting you everytime or are you able to contact them at anytime with questions? Just curious to know. Thanks in advance for the feedback.

So far I have had no problem contacting my recruiter by phone whenever I need to.

Wonderful. The reason I'm wondering about contact with the recruiter is to see how their line of business works. Meaning, if each of them work with a certain number of recruits at one time or however. It's just been so long on my wait for one to contact me for conversation. I'm in IT, and see at least 10 jobs still posted on the site, and well I was thinking that they would be fast to pickup IT personnel. May have assumed incorrectly. My next reason for staring conversation here is to reach out to see if anyone would be willing to share their contact info for their recruiter. All I need to do is have conversation one time with any one of them, and it's money in their pocket as well as mine. It would be a blessing, for one of you to share if possible. If so, you can just send to my email is below.
Thanks
t-Zilla
tgrier@hotmail.com

Hey does anyone know what the attire is in Houston? Do we have to wear steel toe boots and jeans there, or are we able to wear jeans and some sneakers, or do we have to actually dress up? What about sweat suits, or little jump suits? Any and all feedback is helpful and I do thank you in advance.

niece706 in Augusta, Georgia said: Hey does anyone know what the attire is in Houston? Do we have to wear steel toe boots and jeans there, or are we able to wear jeans and some sneakers, or do we have to actually dress up? What about sweat suits, or little jump suits? Any and all feedback is helpful and I do thank you in advance.

Just casual dress attire will be fine. No dress up that i remember.
They try and get you accustomed to what it is like over here. Living together, eating together, processing as a big group like camp life.

niece706 in Augusta, Georgia said: Hey does anyone know what the attire is in Houston? Do we have to wear steel toe boots and jeans there, or are we able to wear jeans and some sneakers, or do we have to actually dress up? What about sweat suits, or little jump suits? Any and all feedback is helpful and I do thank you in advance.

wait on getting those steel toes chances are you wont need em

BMO in Houston, Texas said: Just casual dress attire will be fine. No dress up that i remember.
They try and get you accustomed to what it is like over here. Living together, eating together, processing as a big group like camp life.

Ok, thanks a lot

spawn in Sharana, Afghanistan said: wait on getting those steel toes chances are you wont need em

Really, oh great...Thanks a lot

What do u mean by casual dress?? Tshirt and jeans or polo shirts and kaki pants, and can I bring clippers instead od a razor for shaving

Are u going 2 sharana as a warehouseman?

Is anybody going to process on Dec. 1.? I am going to process in HOuston on Dec. 1?

btexas in Beaumont, Texas said: Is anybody going to process on Dec. 1.? I am going to process in HOuston on Dec. 1?

I am also processing in Houston on the 1st, I am a rehire

Crystal01 in Maine said: How did medical go for you? My husband said it was the hardest day...

Hi Crystal!!!! Sorry it's been such a long time guys. I have finished with EVERYTHING as of today. I have nothing but 5pm meetings M-F from here on out where they tell me if I'm on the next flight out or not. This is such a great opportunity and I can't wait to go wheels up to start earning my pay. I've made this type of money before but the tax break and the travel and the different experienced is just unmatched. I know for a FACT this type of job is not for everyone so I'd never give the advise to come unless you have no other options however....medical was long, hard and frustrating. There was so much going on and so much to take in I just laughed a few times to move the day along. It was by far the most hardest day. BUT the most trying day was Thursday with all of that boring safety training, UGGGHHHHH! I thought I was going to die from boredom and being so sleepy! LOL How is everything for you?

Okay… my husband is scheduled to be in Houston on the 16th for processing. (We have yet to receive his travel packet) When his recruiter told him that he could have him there by then we were surprised.
I have a few questions for you guys........
What exactly has to be done before he gets there?
What is the likelihood of his orders changing once he gets in Dubai? He is worried that they will fluff up where he is going to get him there and change it once they have him there.
Is the KBR credit union still signing people up for an account at the processing center? We do not have a checking account and it is hard for us to get one due to Chexsystems. We want to make sure that this is still an option for us and not be stranded without a way for me to get his checks.
Also I would like to talk to other wives whose husband is there or planning to leave soon. Maybe we can be each other’s support system!! I know I’ll need it. With three kids, a full time job, and going to school full time, I think that until I get that first check I will be extremely stressed and worried. One thing that keeps me going is constantly repeating …money money mooonnnneyyy money!!
If anyone has information that they think would be important to know please let me know. We are both nervous as to this whole thing because it seems to be going very fast.

Hi wirenuts wife lol, im leavin on the 16th too and I cat wait to get goin.......my wife will probally be joing the forums when it gets closer to me leaving, ill be sure to let her kno to keep in touch with u. And I would love to kno what fyre had to go through in medical to mentally prepare myself!

Hey wirenutts wife and blckmrvl, I'll also be there on the 16th to start processing on the 17th. As for the medical portion, the only thing that I heard that was truly stressful was the blood pressure (which if it is over 150/85) they are sending people home, but it was said that they will check it more than once. Also, they do an AIDS testing, they also make sure that you are able to do a squat. This is what I've been told thus far. Maybe cooljay for frye, switch, or BMO, can enlighten or correct me if I am wrong with some info. But, most is what I was just told by a recruiter on Thursday! Hope this helps.....
Take care and hopefull I'll see you all around!

sorry for all of the typos

Thanks niece 706, I just like 2 be ready u kno. What job are u going 4, and im guessing by ur name if ur a female can u braid hair? That would b awesome so I wouldn't have 2 cut mine!

Good morning Wirenuts Wife,

My husband is currently in Iraq and has been there for 17 months. Check your spam mail because sometimes that is where the items go for travel. If not there call your recruiter.

My husband was told at processing he was going to Camp Anaconda but when he arrived in Baghdad he was told "change of location" to Camp Delta. What a hell hole, no PX, one very small chowhall, double bunked in container made for one. It was very tough to get through the first few months, he adjusted but still it was difficult. Camp Delta had coalition military when he first arrived and most of the employees were also foreign nationals. Communication was difficult but you figure it out and make it work.

Don't know anything about the credit union but it would make sense that they would have something like that. There are several wivies on this forum and will can help you through the transition. Keep in touch.

Debbie

no problem......yeah, I like to be ready as well...I haven't received my ticket and itenerary yet and I'm set to leave on the 16th. No, can't braid hair, just got micros in mine. I am going as a laborer and U? I am going to Afghanistan where are you going? I hope we can meet...

Fyre in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi Crystal!!!! Sorry it's been such a long time guys. I have finished with EVERYTHING as of today. I have nothing but 5pm meetings M-F from here on out where they tell me if I'm on the next flight out or not. This is such a great opportunity and I can't wait to go wheels up to start earning my pay. I've made this type of money before but the tax break and the travel and the different experienced is just unmatched. I know for a FACT this type of job is not for everyone so I'd never give the advise to come unless you have no other options however....medical was long, hard and frustrating. There was so much going on and so much to take in I just laughed a few times to move the day along. It was by far the most hardest day. BUT the most trying day was Thursday with all of that boring safety training, UGGGHHHHH! I thought I was going to die from boredom and being so sleepy! LOL How is everything for you?

Yay! Glad to hear you are done and made it out alive, lol! Hopefully you won't sit for too long waiting for your flight. My husband had a long wait (things were back up from the hurricane) and it sucked!

So Thursday was the worst?! My husband didn't mention much about it other then the gas mask training (that was Thursday, right?). I was glad that he had CPR traning again. It will be good for him to have when he gets back home.

You're right. The job is definitely not for everyone. I'm always surprised/impressed when I read of women that are over there or wanting to go over. No way do I have the guts to do that! My husband has a good sense of adventure and seems to be making the most of it. I think I'd be crying in my tent everyday, lol!
We are good here. Looking forward to that first R&R when we get our husband/dad back for a little while. Time seems to be passing by slowly, so we're looking forward to the holidays. He should be home soon after that.

Stay out trouble and update when you can! Take care

Hi all,

I am flying out on the 16th. to Houston. Anyone else going on the 16th. ?

Hello, my husband starts processing on the 17th as well. What will yours be doing in Iraq. If you want you can email me directly at: annestewart68@aol.com, It will be nice to stay in touch with someone going through the same situation. Hope to hear back from you soon. Anne

Jeffrey Clarke in North Port, Florida said: Hi all,

I am flying out on the 16th. to Houston. Anyone else going on the 16th. ?

I am sooo jealous, there seems to be a large group coming in on the 17th. I guess I will still be there but I start on the 10th. So maybe I will have a chance to meet some of you guys before I leave for Iraq.

Jeffrey Clarke in North Port, Florida said: Hi all,

I am flying out on the 16th. to Houston. Anyone else going on the 16th. ?

Yes, I am leaving Augusta on the 16th and process on the 17th. Where are you going? I'm going to Afghanistan....

I am scheduled to go to Baghdad "Camp Cupcake"?? but from what I hear on here you destination could possibly change when you get to Dubai.

Hey redbuddafly, yeah it does seem to be a lot of us going on the 17th, maybe we can exchange information so you can give us a heads up for what to expect since you are going earlier. What will you be doing over there? and do you know where in Iraq you are going? My bf just got in Baghdad from Afghanistan and he loves it.....

I am thinking about wearing one of those name tag stickers with redbuddafly on it so any of the indeed.com family sees me they will recognize the name ;) LOL

redbuddafly in Houston, Texas said: I am scheduled to go to Baghdad "Camp Cupcake"?? but from what I hear on here you destination could possibly change when you get to Dubai.

Yeah, they say either in Dubai or Houston. But to be honest from the sounds of it a lot of people are going to Iraq....I wouldn't mind going to where my bf is or somewhere in Iraq that's ok...you know

redbuddafly in Houston, Texas said: I am thinking about wearing one of those name tag stickers with redbuddafly on it so any of the indeed.com family sees me they will recognize the name ;) LOL

lol, that would be cool....A description could be vague, but hopefully we can meet...if you see someone with microbraids, glass, and a brown skin girl looking lost then yell NIECE706...lol..:)

I am going to South victory in Baghdad I will be working in Logistics, not sure the specifics. But I am prior military and that's what I did in there. What is your email address I will keep you updated. Also I will update my posts to let everyone know my take on the physicals and stuff.

Kewl!!!

cool....mine is niece706@yahoo.com

yeah, be sure to tell me. I am freakin out about that part, but I am trying to calm down...

Jeffrey Clarke and Jjsvmax (Anne), where are you all/ or your husband headed? What will you be doing?

Hello redbuddafly, My husband is processing on the 17th and any info you can share about your experiences would be terrific. My email address is annestewart68@aol.com

Also, can anyone explain how the pay works, what and how do they calculate the uplifts? We don't quite understand all this.

Thanks for your responses.
Anne

My husband is going to Iraq as an electrician.

Sorry,
My computer decided now would be the perfect time for an update. I am so busy trying to do last minute things I am checking into the hotel tonight. Anne check your email.

redbuddafly in Houston, Texas said: Sorry,
My computer decided now would be the perfect time for an update. I am so busy trying to do last minute things I am checking into the hotel tonight. Anne check your email.

Well that is good, goodluck with everything...

redbuddafly in Houston, Texas said: Sorry,
My computer decided now would be the perfect time for an update. I am so busy trying to do last minute things I am checking into the hotel tonight. Anne check your email.

Hey redbuddafly, question, I see that you are in Houston, so how long did it take for them to send your itenerary to you, or did they even have to do that? Because I know they said that we can get ours no later than 12 noon the Friday before we are set to leave. Which will be the 14th for me....

The formula works like this:

base pay X 12 divided by 2080 = hourly rate.

pay week starts on Sunday and they receive 75% uplifts for the first 40 hours worked then straight hourly rate for the other 44 hours.

I prepared a spread sheet and have been able to figure out check coming before it gets here. They are now holding out 6.2% for social security and 1.45% for medicare.

If your other half takes a sick day or holiday the only get paid for 8 hours with no uplifts.

R&R is only straight hourly rate with no uplifts. Travel days are also straight 8 hours with 75% uplifts till they leave Baghdad then it is only 40% uplifts in Dubai.

This probably only confused you more. LOL

Fyre in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi Crystal!!!! Sorry it's been such a long time guys. I have finished with EVERYTHING as of today. I have nothing but 5pm meetings M-F from here on out where they tell me if I'm on the next flight out or not. This is such a great opportunity and I can't wait to go wheels up to start earning my pay. I've made this type of money before but the tax break and the travel and the different experienced is just unmatched. I know for a FACT this type of job is not for everyone so I'd never give the advise to come unless you have no other options however....medical was long, hard and frustrating. There was so much going on and so much to take in I just laughed a few times to move the day along. It was by far the most hardest day. BUT the most trying day was Thursday with all of that boring safety training, UGGGHHHHH! I thought I was going to die from boredom and being so sleepy! LOL How is everything for you?

Hi Fyre, so glad you made it. I was wondering why we didnt hear from you. Sorry we missed in Houston. Take care and keep us posted.

niece706 in The Little "A", Georgia said: Hey redbuddafly, question, I see that you are in Houston, so how long did it take for them to send your itenerary to you, or did they even have to do that? Because I know they said that we can get ours no later than 12 noon the Friday before we are set to leave. Which will be the 14th for me....

I was lucky enough to receive mine a week before I process, but for some people I guess it can come as late as noon on that friday.

Hi Switch how is your husband doing? Still roughing it in Baghdad? I mean with the burger king, sight seeing and stuff....

Im sure well meet neice 706 what's ur email? I haven't got my ticket yet but im lookin like every hour lol. Im goin to sharana.....warehousin. Let me kno when u get ur ticket.....vice versa

redbuddafly in Houston, Texas said: Hi Switch how is your husband doing? Still roughing it in Baghdad? I mean with the burger king, sight seeing and stuff....

Ha Ha yes he is roughing it . He said he had put on about 5 lbs with the chow hall. Seems to be in good spirits. He started his 7 day training today and said it was informative all about code and grounding. Not long now until we know if he makes it to camp liberty. I just want him settled somewhere. Time is ticking slowly my end, and his too he just wants to get to work.

blckmrvl said: Im sure well meet neice 706 what's ur email? I haven't got my ticket yet but im lookin like every hour lol. Im goin to sharana.....warehousin. Let me kno when u get ur ticket.....vice versa

Spawn on this site is already in Sharana. Hes a landsurveyor i think. If you scroll back on this site you will find his email.

hey is there anybody goin on the 16th up here that can braid hair? lol, that'd be awesome! if not ill just cut it (don't quote me)

Cool Jay in NC in Fayetteville, North Carolina said: I am also processing in Houston on the 1st, I am a rehire

Hey Cool Jay in NC, I hope to meet you in Houston. Look for brown skin female with glasses. Here's my email graceandmercy62@sbcglobal.net.

Niece706,
This is soo messed up.. I was trying to get some last minute playful photos of my niece and my dog. Guess what My niece threw my dog's heavy tire ball and hit me in the eye. Now I have a shiner...LOL!!! so if any of you see the light-skinned chick with a shiner. Well that would be me. Arghhhhhhh!!!! Now it looks like my husband whooped on me before I fled the country. Not cool. ;) LOL!!!

I am supposed to be goint to Houston on the 1st and I have read a lot of posts about what to bring and not to bring. My question is will I be able to call home and what about the use of the internet? Does everyone get a laptop or just a few and if I dont will I be able to find one to use? Does it cost anything?