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tstorm in Plan said:

hey T..
I hate to say that I have been lurking in the shadows, but I was getting a bit put off by some of the stuff that was flying thru the forum......
But your changing over was pretty easy wasn't it?? In the long run, are you better off with Dynacorp?? or at least happier?? But is Fluor going to come in and talk to the guys and then make them an offer to transistion or demob?? Also, by trade, Jimmy is a millwright, and just to get his foot in the door, he took the labor job, so is it possible for him to go to HVAC or Carpentry or Plumbing......with who ever comes in??

Sorry for the questions.....but you are the go to guy! And I like to know all the in's and out's..........

Thanks in Advance
Kathy

Hello everyone been offline for awhile hubby still looking to go overseas, if you have any contacts please forward them. What has been the deal with the truck drivers? Is there still a freeze? Thanks in advance for the response.

Nashville Kat in Nashville, Tennessee said: hey T..
I hate to say that I have been lurking in the shadows, but I was getting a bit put off by some of the stuff that was flying thru the forum......
But your changing over was pretty easy wasn't it?? In the long run, are you better off with Dynacorp?? or at least happier?? But is Fluor going to come in and talk to the guys and then make them an offer to transistion or demob?? Also, by trade, Jimmy is a millwright, and just to get his foot in the door, he took the labor job, so is it possible for him to go to HVAC or Carpentry or Plumbing......with who ever comes in??

Sorry for the questions.....but you are the go to guy! And I like to know all the in's and out's..........

Thanks in Advance
Kathy

I was with Dyncorp for a month LOL a better job back in Iraq making more of course came along. But while i was in Kuwait i saw first hand how it worked. THey had recruiters who came in and spoke with the employees. KBR made it difficult even though they were on the way out. They wouldnt let them talk during work hours. Went as far to even send out a bogus letter stating nobody was interested. but they asked them if they wanted to sign on and if they wouldnt tell them what they were making then dyncorp would low ball them so my suggestion is if they ask then give up wht you make or risk gettin a pay cut. Should not be a problem to get a different job as long as they have the openings.

tstorm in Plan said: I was with Dyncorp for a month LOL a better job back in Iraq making more of course came along. But while i was in Kuwait i saw first hand how it worked. THey had recruiters who came in and spoke with the employees. KBR made it difficult even though they were on the way out. They wouldnt let them talk during work hours. Went as far to even send out a bogus letter stating nobody was interested. but they asked them if they wanted to sign on and if they wouldnt tell them what they were making then dyncorp would low ball them so my suggestion is if they ask then give up wht you make or risk gettin a pay cut. Should not be a problem to get a different job as long as they have the openings.

Wow! I must have missed something! I thought DynaCorp was your final stop....But I really appreciate your thoughts. I sometimes run out of ideas and with all I have going on here, it's really, really hard to dispense advice to Jimmy. And he was definatly looking for that today and I just didn't have a game plan. I kinda thought that he wouldn't be affected so soon, but that's they way it goes.

I reckon that if Jimbo is asked about his current salary, he could give it up, because Fluor is taking over. And it would be the perfect to make a move to a better position. And there is openings.....The old goat will just have to sell himself.

Hope that all goes will with your new position. Nothing like being ahead of the game! LOL

Kathy

luvdolphins in PC, Florida said: ok, heard from hubby, they got him a flight from dubai to germany then atlanta will arrive tomorrow at 4pm, not sure yet what airline, he said he has to pick up his e-ticket when its ready, anyone know what airline it might be?

Geeze so many posts since last night....
I am so glad to hear he is on his way.

Have been running all day and I guess I am off to bed because this old lady has to do field day tomorrow with 6 year old.......I feel like I am dejavuing....

Have a good night!

hello all - my hubby is going to work for Inglett and Stubbs in Afghanistan (Bagram I believe)any advice??

Thanks!!

mellypryor in Fort Worth, Texas said: Good morning everyone. I just wanted to say I hope NO one's hubby get's sent home. I myself have decided I wanted to find a new job...I know I am crazy at a time like this, however if you only knew the women I worked for! Anyhow got Sunday's paper....gonna fax my resume out and NOT ONE job for me to send it to!!!!ugggh I can't believe it! I live in Fort Worth, big city. The whole career area was 2 pages...that's for all trades!!! TERRIABLE:( I hope you all have a great day.

What do you do?

Mrs Spark in Belfast, United Kingdom said: Well we're part of the United Kingdom which is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland!! We're just seperated from them with the sea lol!! Southern Ireland have their own government etc but Northern ireland is governed under British law, currency etc. I know that it's hard for people to understand lol! We're a small complicated country lol.
Where were you in Ireland?

What part is Donegal in?

mrs_glas in West Des Moines, Iowa said: hello all - my hubby is going to work for Inglett and Stubbs in Afghanistan (Bagram I believe)any advice??

Thanks!!

Hello Mrs Glas and welcome to the board.

Not real familiar with ingletts & stubbs–the process of-- though I know they hire electricians– correct–and are a union shop–hiring union electricians and have a contract or two in Afghanistan. I imagine the process is much the same–and it great to see other families with loveone working for other companies making their way in to the boards. Ask any questions you have and we will do our best to help you. I sure we can help you as far as what to pack and calling cards--and mailign packages and of course be here for you for support. Is your hubby already over there? If not, when is he set to leave?

I am for bed for the evening but will catch up with everyone tomorrow.

Hi Kathy!

kerry lewis in Woburn, Massachusetts said: What part is Donegal in?

Hi Kerry Donegal is in Southern Irelan but is the most nothernly county in the south if you understand me!!?? It's just on the west border of Northern Ireland. It's gorgeous there, I haven't been there in a few years but there's some fantastic scenary. Are you coming over to Donegal?

mona weir in west columbia, South Carolina said: Whats it like where you live? My hubby and I are planning a trip over in November and don't really want to go to the "tourist Ireland" does that make sense? I'd like to see how the people live on a day to day basis,things like that. My Fathers family is Irish don't know a thing about them though except my maiden name is McCafferty.

Hi Mona I live about 10-15 mins outside Belfast, we're only 2 mins from some countryside. That's the good thing about Northern & Southern Ireland, 1 minute your on the city and within 10 mins you can be out in the countryside. Whereabouts are you flying into, probably Dublin I would think! I haven't been very far into the south of Ireland, when we go away on holidays we go to Spain etc for the good weather lol. Alot of the south of Ireland is touristy, that's probably how they make their money, I know that the south coast around Dingle bay etc is meant to be beautiful. I hope to make it down there myself some day. If you're coming in November it'll be a bit quieter than the summer months anyway so there may not be alot to tourist around. Sorry I'm not much help lol!!

Hello Ladies! Hope all is well...hubby and I are on R&R which ends on Friday. We've had a terrific time, but I know it will be hard to leave him. Will catch up more when I get home...just wanted to pop in and say hello!!

T - quick question for ya...what would you think it means if the Site 1 from a camp was moved to another AND he is supposedly not being replaced? Do you think that camp is on the list to be shut down? Also glad to see your R&R was wonderful...now I want to go to Ireland!Thanks!

Mrs Spark in Belfast, United Kingdom said: Hi Kerry Donegal is in Southern Irelan but is the most nothernly county in the south if you understand me!!?? It's just on the west border of Northern Ireland. It's gorgeous there, I haven't been there in a few years but there's some fantastic scenary. Are you coming over to Donegal?

my dads cousins are all still there and I would love to visit before they forget about this part of the family in the US

carrigon in Dover said: T - quick question for ya...what would you think it means if the Site 1 from a camp was moved to another AND he is supposedly not being replaced? Do you think that camp is on the list to be shut down? Also glad to see your R&R was wonderful...now I want to go to Ireland!Thanks!

no clue i assume site 2 would be in charge so to speak. look at it this way eventuall all small fobs that are not on a major airport will close

anyone have any news on whats happening today as its D day for the bases in Iraq and our men hubby has not emailed me as yet so I am alittle on the antsy side

Morning all,

Leanne, hubby told me his meeting isn't until the evening... our mid morning.

Also told me on that where he is at, USMI, they are cutting by 50%. Sucks, I am sitting here going nuts. All I can do is wait.

Our son was told that the meeting for his shop in Talill is in the morning,,, so our last night. Haven't heard from him yet either.

carrigon in Dover said: Hello Ladies! Hope all is well...hubby and I are on R&R which ends on Friday. We've had a terrific time, but I know it will be hard to leave him. Will catch up more when I get home...just wanted to pop in and say hello!!

Hope you are having a wonderful time with him :)

T, you were smart to get while the getting was good :). Don't have to deal with this garbage now.

I just hope that hubby can figure out how to bring his certification papers home with him if he gets send home. That would help getting another job somewhere else.

On a brighter note with this mess,,, I am waiting to put the rest of the firewood in the shed until I find out if he is coming home... it'll give him something to do,, that and my house is still half torn apart and if he wants to you his side of the room,,,, well i need to get stuff put back where it belongs. :)

Gabriele in Troy, Montana said: Morning all,

Leanne, hubby told me his meeting isn't until the evening... our mid morning.

so it could be happening in another hour or so right now its about 3:30 in the afternoon there

if he wants to you his side of the room

Not you,, meant use

Gabriele in Troy, Montana said: Also told me on that where he is at, USMI, they are cutting by 50%. Sucks, I am sitting here going nuts. All I can do is wait.

Our son was told that the meeting for his shop in Talill is in the morning,,, so our last night. Haven't heard from him yet either.

stress we are all have stress in stead of coffee this morning. my son in law is at talli but home on R@R has to call June 8 to see if he has a flight back still for June 11

Gabriele in Troy, Montana said: T, you were smart to get while the getting was good :). Don't have to deal with this garbage now.

yeah but i didnt leave due to this fiasco i left to do what i was put on earth to do LOL forecast weather not sweat my azz off in a non a/c forklift

Yes, or it could have already happened. Depending on what time the meetings where set up for in the indivitual camps.

All we can do is wait.

Mrs Spark in Belfast, United Kingdom said: Hi Mona I live about 10-15 mins outside Belfast, we're only 2 mins from some countryside. That's the good thing about Northern & Southern Ireland, 1 minute your on the city and within 10 mins you can be out in the countryside. Whereabouts are you flying into, probably Dublin I would think! I haven't been very far into the south of Ireland, when we go away on holidays we go to Spain etc for the good weather lol. Alot of the south of Ireland is touristy, that's probably how they make their money, I know that the south coast around Dingle bay etc is meant to be beautiful. I hope to make it down there myself some day. If you're coming in November it'll be a bit quieter than the summer months anyway so there may not be alot to tourist around. Sorry I'm not much help lol!!

Haven't made any plans as of yet thats why I am inquiring and asking questions. Never been one to want to be with the rest of the tourist you know?

LOL T, nothing wrong with sweating you azz off, people in the city pay good money to do that and call it exercise :D,

So you killed two birds with one stone... got your dream job, and missed all the fun with kbr :)

Morning Mona, how goes it?

Got to go, peeps that where bying the other skidder just emailed me,,, backed out. What a way to start today... shoot.

You all have a good one.
Gabi

Gabriele in Troy, Montana said: Morning Mona, how goes it?

Morning , it's going fine so far . Paul just called he didn't call last night and I have been worried all night of course. He said he went to get the internet they have there to try it out. Said it worked pretty good but that his skype somehow disapeared between Houston and last night. Couldn't remember how to get on windows live so he just checked his email and went to bed. He doesn't kow anything yet about what's going on with the cuts there.Still too early plus he was rushing me off the phone.

Gabriele in Troy, Montana said: Got to go, peeps that where bying the other skidder just emailed me,,, backed out. What a way to start today... shoot.

You all have a good one.
Gabi

Hate to hear that ! I am so glad we got rid of all our equipment

Good MOREING TO Everyone i Sorry for be on the forum it for KBR OR SO FOR FAMILIES LOOKING for a job kbr and other companies i dont need to be on and am sorry for make everyome mad west all the best and thank you for your help and understand and good luck to you all

Gabriele in Troy, Montana said: Yes, or it could have already happened. Depending on what time the meetings where set up for in the indivitual camps.

All we can do is wait.

waiting I am not good at. stress for us more stress for our men how can they work with happening not knowing whats coming

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: waiting I am not good at. stress for us more stress for our men how can they work with happening not knowing whats coming

im sure they have an idea if they are on the chopping block so to speak. i know in my old shop the foreman had to basically rack and stack people 1st order was if you were licensed on everything. he told the couple guys who only had the small forklifts if they didnt upgrade he had no real justification to keep them if it came down to it. then it went on if you had write ups IE safety or accidents etc then on your work ethic IE wreckless or i dont care attitude being late to work always complaining. stuff like that.

tstorm in Plan said: im sure they have an idea if they are on the chopping block so to speak. i know in my old shop the foreman had to basically rack and stack people 1st order was if you were licensed on everything. he told the couple guys who only had the small forklifts if they didnt upgrade he had no real justification to keep them if it came down to it. then it went on if you had write ups IE safety or accidents etc then on your work ethic IE wreckless or i dont care attitude being late to work always complaining. stuff like that.

IT is real quite at Tallil right now? No radio chatter or nothing.

alcoa in greenville, South Carolina said: Good MOREING TO Everyone i Sorry for be on the forum it for KBR OR SO FOR FAMILIES LOOKING for a job kbr and other companies i dont need to be on and am sorry for make everyome mad west all the best and thank you for your help and understand and good luck to you all

Walter , you don't make anyone mad , I am sorry if I hurt your feelings last night when I asked you what you were talking about. I was just playing and I guess you took it the wrong way . You are here for the same reason everyone else is.

alcoa in greenville, South Carolina said: Good MOREING TO Everyone i Sorry for be on the forum it for KBR OR SO FOR FAMILIES LOOKING for a job kbr and other companies i dont need to be on and am sorry for make everyome mad west all the best and thank you for your help and understand and good luck to you all

Ita all good walter. Nobody is mad trust me. You bring ideas and job leads to the forum. We love you for you brotha :)

Good Morning Everyone,
I never post anymore, have become the dreaded "lurker". Everyone facing these possible demobs and paycuts are in my thoughts....so far haven't heard much about stuff like this in Afghanistan from Hubby. Debbie, hope hubby does well with IAP. Crossing my fingers for everyone! T, I hope your job is going well....now can you do something about our yucky weather here lol! And Happy Birthday to my favorite Brit, Switch! Have a good day all, (Keeping my fingers & toes crossed)
Beth & The Dawg

Walter,, you don't make anyone mad. Don't leave... I'm not no matter if hubby still works for KBR or not. You have contributed alot to the forum :). Don't go.

I just got to thinking,, between all the coffee I am sucking down this morning and sitting on pins and needles today waiting for hubby to tell me whats up... My blood pressure should be through the roof when I go in for my physical later this morning... LOL, maybe I better let my doctor know I'm just antsi today.. would hate to have her put me on meds,, unless they are the happy stuff.. lol :)

Happy Birthday Switch

Kathy, I hope all goes well for you and your old goat.. I always feel like I am insulting him when I say that :)

I'm just waiting for my old coot to call me... He better not wait till tonight.

Gabi

Ok, I am really leaving now,, so everyone can come out from under the tables where you are hiding... its safe now :D

bye bye

Gabriele in Troy, Montana said: Ok, I am really leaving now,, so everyone can come out from under the tables where you are hiding... its safe now :D

bye bye

sweet i can come out now HAHAHA hope u had a good day

tstorm in Plan said: yeah but i didnt leave due to this fiasco i left to do what i was put on earth to do LOL forecast weather not sweat my azz off in a non a/c forklift

My brother is "scheduled" to go to Houston next month. He's being sent as a heavy truck driver. However, he was a combat weather forecaster in the Airforce. Was it difficult for you to find your current position? Hope you don't mind a lot of questions.
Thank you

carrigon in Dover said: T - quick question for ya...what would you think it means if the Site 1 from a camp was moved to another AND he is supposedly not being replaced? Do you think that camp is on the list to be shut down? Also glad to see your R&R was wonderful...now I want to go to Ireland!Thanks!

gracias, mi amigo! (i am in spain - ha ha)

carrigon in Dover said: gracias, mi amigo! (i am in spain - ha ha)

de nada senora

Happy Birthday Switch!!!! @;-'---~

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Mona and Carragon, you two are so cute!!! Carragon great to see you on--hope you and your hubby are having a blast!