KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

Opps....never mind...figured it out! lol

Good Morning all,

I looked but am still uncertain so I wanted to ask. How do we get the paystubs? Are they emailed, or does hubby get them and have to send them to me? I have to agree, each day gets a little easier, or at least until I see some sappy christmas commercial and then it gets a bit rough. But each day we are on a countdown for the first R&R! Hope everyone has a good day, going to snow here again!

BethB05 in Southern Tier, New York said: Good Morning all,

I looked but am still uncertain so I wanted to ask. How do we get the paystubs? Are they emailed, or does hubby get them and have to send them to me? I have to agree, each day gets a little easier, or at least until I see some sappy christmas commercial and then it gets a bit rough. But each day we are on a countdown for the first R&R! Hope everyone has a good day, going to snow here again!

hubby gets them about a week later i believe. Debbie told me her husband goes to the office and asks for a copy to be emailed to her. How is the skype going, did you figure it out?

davsgirl1 in Houston, Texas said: I'm trying to fill out the online application for the passport. His recruiter said fill it out and print it off but do not pay for it because KBR will take care of that in Houston. The instruction sheet says fill out the DS-11 form and then hit "Create Form."

I don't see that anywhere....it just takes me to the page where you would actually pay for the passport. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

I'm having the same problem, what should I do????

davsgirl1 in Houston, Texas said: Opps....never mind...figured it out! lol

Sorry for the double post, but what did you end up doing with it?

I still can't figure it out lol !

switch in Austin, Texas said: hubby gets them about a week later i believe. Debbie told me her husband goes to the office and asks for a copy to be emailed to her. How is the skype going, did you figure it out?

We did but he is currently sharing the computer with his "bunk mate" who is actually one of his best friends from Florida. Still have a few kinks to work out. He took his "holiday" today so he could get situated. He was going to go and find out just when he could take his R&R. When the best time to go, and be back was so you get your reimbursement and R&R pay. He has started going to work out, so you know what that means. I had better get my butt to the gym too. Off to get him an IPOD so I can download the music and send it tomorrow. How is your hubby doing over there? Maybe we can try the Skype this weekend. I know you are busy so whenever is a good time for you!

swilliams2482 in Toms River, New Jersey said: I'm having the same problem, what should I do????

Just hit submit on the pay page and it will take you to the next page so you can "create a form."

Glad to see I wasn't the only one confused, lol!

just heard from my husband he has been in Houston since Dec 1 he is good to go leaves for Iraq sometime after thursday

davsgirl1 in Houston, Texas said: Just hit submit on the pay page and it will take you to the next page so you can "create a form."

Glad to see I wasn't the only one confused, lol!

Thank you!!! You're awesome! I just printed it out.

Yeah, I was going crazy, I did't want to hit that sumbit button, because I thought it would send me a passport through the mail, and the recruiter warned me "NOT" to do that. Anyway, it's all done. Thanks again for your help!

would your husband think that a solid military bdu jacket with a liner and thermals be warm enough for sharana?

donnie vinyard in ocala, Florida said: would your husband think that a solid military bdu jacket with a liner and thermals be warm enough for sharana?

Not sure how cold it gets there he is suppose to go to kirkut

I just received an e-mail from him and he asked me to send him an blanket with an automatic shut off and some long johns. So yes, those would probably keep him warm. he also asked for his knee pads (ones made of rubber for construction) because when it starts to snow and the ground gets wet, he has to kneel alot.

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: just heard from my husband he has been in Houston since Dec 1 he is good to go leaves for Iraq sometime after thursday

what does your hubby do... Mine arrives in Houston this Sunday.. He's an electrician.. his recruiter told him he shouldn't be there more than 6days.. then he off to overseas...

How's the weather in Houston..?

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: How's the weather in Houston..?

LOL, it's differant every day! This morning I had on a coat and beanie....right now I have on a tee shirt and flip flops. It's crazy weather you never know how to dress.

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: what does your hubby do... Mine arrives in Houston this Sunday.. He's an electrician.. his recruiter told him he shouldn't be there more than 6days.. then he off to overseas...

he is going to do equipment maint. but says they shipping out electrition faster

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: John: from reading the forum you get 500 before boarding the plane
then you have to work a couple weeks for a draw. get paid
first friday of month. Might not get check till Mar. Not
to sure but that is what we are planning so he isn't without money.
I think about First week in Feb,you should be able to take a draw
on your first pay. good luck, my husband is leaving for the
fifth also. Our recuiter said about 800 guys and women will
be at processing.

I leave for Houston on the 14th any advise from anyone would be very helpful.

Hello!
If Anyone could give me any insight on how things are going to work when I get to Houston on the 14th of Dec. it would be greatly appreciated.

Also I will be at Camp Cedar if anyone else is going or if you know someone there and can tell me what to expect that would be great too.

I have a question for the people in this wonderful forum...I have read every post on here lol...I read where everyone's recruiter calls them and has given them information...Gary Leaves in 9 day's and I am slowly having a meltdown... I am so worried about the dogs, and the keeping his business running, and mine running, and the recruiter has only spoke with him once...He has spoke on the phone to his recruiter only one time and that was at the beginning of his hire...I read a day or so ago where someone was talking about background checks coming back...We never heard anything so he emailed his recruiter to inquire about it...She did respond with the background has been completed. you passed. That was it...nothing more , nothing less lol...Is this normal? Thank God we found this forum, at least I feel I have a support system, and he has answers to what he has wondered...Thanks Everyone You all are my only Christmas Present I need... ~ Debs~

Tausha in Aiken, South Carolina said: Hello!
If Anyone could give me any insight on how things are going to work when I get to Houston on the 14th of Dec. it would be greatly appreciated.

I have heard long hours daily meetings at 5am lots of paper work

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: I have heard long hours daily meetings at 5am lots of paper work[/QUOTE

do you know about how many days or just 10-21 days expect to be in Houston. Do you think we will fly on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to Iraq

Tausha in Aiken, South Carolina said:

as far as i know they will go before Christmas

thanks

Debs 111 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina said: I have a question for the people in this wonderful forum...I have read every post on here lol...I read where everyone's recruiter calls them and has given them information...Gary Leaves in 9 day's and I am slowly having a meltdown... I am so worried about the dogs, and the keeping his business running, and mine running, and the recruiter has only spoke with him once...He has spoke on the phone to his recruiter only one time and that was at the beginning of his hire...I read a day or so ago where someone was talking about background checks coming back...We never heard anything so he emailed his recruiter to inquire about it...She did respond with the background has been completed. you passed. That was it...nothing more , nothing less lol...Is this normal? Thank God we found this forum, at least I feel I have a support system, and he has answers to what he has wondered...Thanks Everyone You all are my only Christmas Present I need... ~ Debs~

In regards to the background check>it is done online and i guess if there is a problem they will call you. My hubby was the same, we heard nothing.In the end he called the recruiter and he said no problem, I guess they only call you if you dont pass.

Partner in Littleton, Colorado said: Hey everybody
Does any body have any info on Kandahar, Agan thats were my recuiter says I will hang my hat (will see) Im going as Carpenter processing Jan 5. Little worried about medical exam at 53 Im not a spring chicken anymore but as far as I know, in great shape and ready to go

lol Partner so is my sweetie 53...he is a tad worried...he is in good shape just on blood pressure meds...I am so worried he will get there and get himself all worked up over the medical that his blood pressure will be bad bad bad lol...I think you both will be just fine, and 53 is not old lol...Just relax and all should go well...now as far as me I am in oerfect health, but I can bet if I was to take my blood pressure right now I would FAIL lol...The stress , the worry, the anticipation is killing me...Thank God for this board, and my work...I will say a prayer for you both and all who are going and all who are there...Gor Gary and Myself our adventure begins on December 14th...Have a great Day! ~ Debs~

Tausha in Aiken, South Carolina said: Hello!
If Anyone could give me any insight on how things are going to work when I get to Houston on the 14th of Dec. it would be greatly appreciated.

If you get time i would advise you to read back on the forum to gleam as much info as possible. I think you will leave before xmas as the processing center will probably close down then. It is long days in Houston, lots of paperwork and the medical will be on a Tuesday. If you are an electrician you will probably fly out in a week. Other people a little bit longer.

I am leaving for processing this Sunday. Can anyone tell me what I can expect for the next 7-10 days. Are you in meetings 7 days a week from sun up to sundown? Thanks!!!

switch in Austin, Texas said: In regards to the background check>it is done online and i guess if there is a problem they will call you. My hubby was the same, we heard nothing.In the end he called the recruiter and he said no problem, I guess they only call you if you dont pass.

switch in Austin, Texas said: If you get time i would advise you to read back on the forum to gleam as much info as possible. I think you will leave before xmas as the processing center will probably close down then. It is long days in Houston, lots of paperwork and the medical will be on a Tuesday. If you are an electrician you will probably fly out in a week. Other people a little bit longer.

i am in fuel thanks for the info

Debs 111 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina said: lol Partner so is my sweetie 53...he is a tad worried...he is in good shape just on blood pressure meds...I am so worried he will get there and get himself all worked up over the medical that his blood pressure will be bad bad bad lol...I think you both will be just fine, and 53 is not old lol...Just relax and all should go well...now as far as me I am in oerfect health, but I can bet if I was to take my blood pressure right now I would FAIL lol...The stress , the worry, the anticipation is killing me...Thank God for this board, and my work...I will say a prayer for you both and all who are going and all who are there...Gor Gary and Myself our adventure begins on December 14th...Have a great Day! ~ Debs~

I heard as long as you have meds for blood pressure you are good to go. I was told this morning my husband got the go ahead for Iraq so I was a bundle of tears one day at a time deep breath

are there any fuelers on this blog who can give me some advise?

hello all, talk to Traveling Man at lunch time he said that he was done with everything. That He has a 5 pm meeting and this is the first day in Texas with no long list of things to do. he sounded tired,and a little lost He stated nothing on the TV, nothing to do.

Coni in Milton, Florida said: hello all, talk to Traveling Man at lunch time he said that he was done with everything. That He has a 5 pm meeting and this is the first day in Texas with no long list of things to do. he sounded tired,and a little lost He stated nothing on the TV, nothing to do.

Can you tell me how his days at processing went? Did he go everyday in meetings without a break?

Coni in Milton, Florida said: hello all, talk to Traveling Man at lunch time he said that he was done with everything. That He has a 5 pm meeting and this is the first day in Texas with no long list of things to do. he sounded tired,and a little lost He stated nothing on the TV, nothing to do.

KO from BC in Bay City, Texas said: Can you tell me how his days at processing went? Did he go everyday in meetings without a break?

no daily meetings at 5 am but first break at8am

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: no daily meetings at 5 am but first break at8am

Are the meetings everyday or do you get the weekends / Sunday off? I am just asking because I live close (70 miles) and it would be nice to have a little time with the family before I leave.

He called back a few minutes ago. He said they got a break every hour. You have the 5pm meeting everyday. Not sure if you can leave training center and hotel without permission.

KO from BC in Bay City, Texas said: Are the meetings everyday or do you get the weekends / Sunday off? I am just asking because I live close (70 miles) and it would be nice to have a little time with the family before I leave.

think you can only go 60 miles but only with permission

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: think you can only go 60 miles but only with permission

Right, I was just wondering how much "free time" you have while you are in Houston. Just trying to plan the week and let the family know. Thanks!

KO from BC in Bay City, Texas said: Right, I was just wondering how much "free time" you have while you are in Houston. Just trying to plan the week and let the family know. Thanks!

I think you get the weekend off but I am not sure

KO from BC in Bay City, Texas said: I am leaving for processing this Sunday. Can anyone tell me what I can expect for the next 7-10 days. Are you in meetings 7 days a week from sun up to sundown? Thanks!!!

KO- my husband also goes to Houston form processing on Sunday... are you an electrician?

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: I heard as long as you have meds for blood pressure you are good to go. I was told this morning my husband got the go ahead for Iraq so I was a bundle of tears one day at a time deep breath

You'll be okay.. I have found much comfort from this forum... My hubby leaves this Sunday...I have my moments...but Im okay

KO from BC in Bay City, Texas said: I am leaving for processing this Sunday. Can anyone tell me what I can expect for the next 7-10 days. Are you in meetings 7 days a week from sun up to sundown? Thanks!!!

I'm flying to Houston on Sunday too. I'll see ya down there :-)

swilliams-you an electrician

swilliams2482 in Toms River, New Jersey said: I'm flying to Houston on Sunday too. I'll see ya down there :-)

I'm flying down Sunday as well. Ready to get this show on the road. Frankly I'm starting to tire of the looks of disbelief and the "You're Crazy!" comments. No matter what your specialty, be it Electrician, Truck Driver, Carpenter or Cook, I'm looking forward to seeing y'all Monday morning!

Hello to all that remember me from previous discussions. Well I have been MIA because of getting settled in here in Afghanistan. I am currently in Kandahar Afghanistan and it is ok. It is so hot here during the day and cold at night. Well, I just thought that I would drop in and say hello to all, and if anyone have any questions about proccessing, or anything let me know. Oh, and if this hasn't been stated then let me say it. Your location that you are told is sucject to change at any location throughout processing, Houston, Dubai, or the point where you go for New Hire Orientation. Trust me I know, it happened to me, and took me by surprise. Until next time be safe...

niece706 in The Little "A", Georgia said: Hello to all that remember me from previous discussions. Well I have been MIA because of getting settled in here in Afghanistan. I am currently in Kandahar Afghanistan and it is ok. It is so hot here during the day and cold at night. Well, I just thought that I would drop in and say hello to all, and if anyone have any questions about proccessing, or anything let me know. Oh, and if this hasn't been stated then let me say it. Your location that you are told is sucject to change at any location throughout processing, Houston, Dubai, or the point where you go for New Hire Orientation. Trust me I know, it happened to me, and took me by surprise. Until next time be safe...

Hey good to see you made it safely. Where were you originally assigned? Did you keep in touch with Redbudderfly ? I wonder what happened there. Did you ever meet Fyre , i wonder what happened to him. Its been busy on the forum as you can see and its getting hard to keep track of everyone and who is going where !!!
Anyway keep us posted and take care..

donnie vinyard in ocala, Florida said: would your husband think that a solid military bdu jacket with a liner and thermals be warm enough for sharana?

Sharana can get as low as -30 on the worst nights, needs lots of thermals and cold gear

Have you been or your spouse been to Sharana before?