KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

The minute you step foot on the plane, you start getting paid, that is correct. You do not get paid for processing while you are in Houston.

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: hi just spoke to my hubby...we are having taxes withheld....he said they took aproximately $2800.00. now i got to figure out how to get it back! lol

My hubby said that you can get it reversed anytime... its just that I wanted to get input from those on the forum... $2800 is tons of money...

we decided to not have taxes withheld...

donnie vinyard in ocala, Florida said: so are you taxed the whole year and at the end of the year given a lump some back if you fulfill your year contract?

I think that's what happends... at least that's what we are planning on happening.. so we have to make sure we put money away to pay taxes on the portion of the salary that is NOT tax free...

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: i can relate...i miss my husband terribly...i bought him a laptop and sent it to him and today for the first time i my little girls and i chatted with him with yahoo messenger and webcam! it was funny because he was like "Its nice to see you" and he looked different he has lost weight and i can see it in his face plus his go-t is all scruffy not nice and neat the way it normally is!

Kristi88: maybe you already mentioned it...its hard to keep up on here.. where is your husband...

also, what type of computer did you send him and how easy/hard was it to get the internet connection over there... how much is he paying?? etc

wirenutts wife in California said: Hey everyone, sorry i've been extremely busy these past few days and the drama here has been mounting it seems. Hubby was told that he was paid on Friday but I dont have any money in my account to show that. So between him and I we have been going round and round with payroll. Add to that drama, we were at my sisters house yesterday and her car was broken into. Then when I got home I found out that my neighbor was found not breathing yesterday. They have no clue why!! He is in ICU now and has not regained consiousness. Scary!! So it has been a crazy weekend.
Wirenutts wife:
I am so sorry about your neighbor and your sister's car being broken into! The whole paycheck thing is odd because Chris went wheels up the 24th and he got a paycheck. It's the small things that make you appreciate your spouse, we blew a fuse here last night (wiring is REALLLLLLLY OLD) and so saw some sparks, etc. Well after a go round with the landlord who happens to be my dad, I called my father in law who is an electrician and asked to him to walk me changing the fuse since Chris kept saying turn all the power off before you touch that box. I had the flashlight, my father in law on the phone and my 19 year old on the couch with the 3 cats and the dog, walked down cellar to get to the circuit breaker and a bat flew into the back of my head, LOL, Thank God our neighbor was home and he came over and saved my butt! Boy do I miss hubby! I called my mom and was hysterical and then we had a good laugh, by the time I told hubby what happened when he called this morning, it was funny! So wirenutt's wife, it must be our turn in the bucket. To all with your spouses going or gone, keep on keepin' on, it gtes better lol!

JourneeJones-KBR, great info, thank you. Not to sound desperate, but I could use some help also. What time line is normal for a responce ? Also, daughters brother inlaw is longtime employee of KBR. Will his referal aid in responce ? Thank You for any info.

We did not withholding but our yearly wage is less then $87,000.00. Anything over that you will owe income tax. IRS figures wages from date started to 365 days in country.

Debbie

You can do no taxes and just put up some money to cover the amount over $87,000.00. Not sure of exact amount but a guess is about $1600.00 per month in taxes, could be a little more.

Debbie

Any health condition that may require medical treatment, only medics on base, many have no hospitals. Things I know they look for are uncontrolled blood pressure, seizure history, diabetics, etc. Hope that give you an idea.

Debbie

He should be able to go to HR office at his camp and change it. May miss this payday though.

Debbie

I think the actual amount is $87,500.00 but not sure.

I am under the thought that generator mechanics will make around 87,000 does that sound right? The first 80000 is tax free anything after that is taxed right? Anyone got any insight I notice that there is alot of wifes on this sight. You guys probablly know this info I am sure I will be going to iraq. Any of you have husbands that are generator mechanics that can give me some insight. Thanks Matt

rlukens3 in robeline, Louisiana said: ARplumber, how you doing, all ready to go yet? I am just about ready, now just have to wait and it's killing me,lol, I have never liked the waiting game.

Hey there robert --Same here man just doing the waiting thing watching the board for new ideas,getting stuff in order around here spending time with the wife and kids/friends taking care of my company related BS etc....... But other than that its all good in the woods

If any of you ladies talk to your hubbys who are in houston this week see could you see what the physical training/tests are like and relay back to the board I've seen a couple post's where people are curious I myself being 45 am kinda worried but i am in good shape/health I lift weights I quit smoking,,,,,,just curious

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

My hubby flies Wednesday. I hate him flying but Im glad things are moving now. He was going crazy just sitting and thinking. Anyone elses hubby flies this week?

You will need to find a tax person that knows the laws for overseas work. Some will need to file an extension till 365 days occur and some will have to file with income from KBR then file an amended return to get refund of overpayment in taxes after 365 days occur. To complex for me I recommend hiring a professional.

Debbie

I think that if you are in country by the 15th you should receive a check for 2 weeks, but after that you will probably not get one till the following month with full month and two weeks.

Debbie

87,500 is tax free providing you stay out of the country
apx. 320 days, you get 10days paid when r&r (straight time)
I think you can take up to 15 but only paid for 10. they give
you 860.00 for airfare but don't get that until you get back.
Also if you decide in 6 months you hate it and come home
you will be taxed for everything you made prior
DONNIE: We expect to be paid a short check in Feb.
Only if you make it out of Houston by 15th. then get full
first week in march. If you don't get anything
by Feb.9th you can get a draw. Hope this helps

yeah i know its a lot i was so sad to see it gone! but our way of thinking is that it is a whole lot easier for them to take it before we ever see it then to have to give it all to them in a lump sum!

yeah technology is great! it was sad today though cause my little girls (3 & 6) were so upset they dont understand and i was also able to see the cuts in his muscles coming back, he has been going to the gym! lol i guess i better hit the gym too, we are meeting in london for his first r&r and i cant have my hubby looking better than me!!!...good luck playing games my hubby's connection was very slow.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

My hubby flies Wednesday. I hate him flying but Im glad things are moving now. He was going crazy just sitting and thinking. Anyone elses hubby flies this week?

Traveling man Flies out on Wednesday also. Wheels up around lunch time on Wednesday. He's tired of the waiting, and not doing anything.I started a Journal When he left for Houston, It helps a lot.Friends call and check on me also. Taking one Day at a time.

DEBBIE.. Got my boots in today..very comfortable thank you, I suggest everyone going over there get them.

Donnie: I meant full month check in March.
hi rlukens, I ordered Ricks boots, said 1 week
to 10 days, hope so. had to get his bdus bought
5 pair and told him to take a couple of his black
paramedic pants for winter, I hope sand doesn't
blow to bad in winter. He gets a computer
when he gets to Houston. I e-mailed requiter
and asked if he had to pack that in his carry
on. If he does he needs to find out what
it weighs. So much to figure out. He is so
layed back nothing bothers him.

Donnie: Recuiter e-mailed me (she is relly great) Its 9:45
here. anyway She e-mailed us Ricks pay sheet
so if you want to I can give you the figures?
Also, she said the laptop doesn't count, which is nice.

kiki78 in Atlanta, Georgia said: Yes Sasha, I am female. As far as the 12 hr 7 day shift goes, it's something you will need to get used to. Me personally, I was pretty tired at the end of the day and went to bed early on most nights, but it does make time go by really fast.I said I wasn't looking forward to Houston because I've been through twice and believe me, it's not fun, with all the paperwork and classes and waiting around and more classes, oh and you can't forget "banana suit training", drink plenty of water on this day, you'll be hot for a while.Where I was at in the Green Zone, we stayed in containers. It all depends on where you go.In the summer time, the temperature is hot as hell, and at night it's still hot as hell,150 degrees plus, but most places have AC so don't worry.I don't remember what the weight limit is, but i'm pretty sure it's 2 40 pound bags and 1 carry on if I remember correcty. It might have changed since last year.I wore mostly jeans and shirts, but you can take khaki's too. it's not required though.I am an Admin Specialist. I worked at the old embassy in Baghdad for for years and just came home in July. I decided I wanted to go back, so I called up my old supervisor and they requested me back.

Hello KiKi, I've applied to a couple of positions as Admin Specialist in October and haven't heard anything from anyone. Just how hard is it to get hired on with KBR or any other contractor to work overseas??? I was drawn to your comments because I'm female as well, and just wanted to know if it was harder for female to get noticed.

Does anyone know about how long the baxes are taking to reach our guy in Afganistan?

sunshyne in Huntsville, Alabama said: Hello KiKi, I've applied to a couple of positions as Admin Specialist in October and haven't heard anything from anyone. Just how hard is it to get hired on with KBR or any other contractor to work overseas??? I was drawn to your comments because I'm female as well, and just wanted to know if it was harder for female to get noticed.

Hi Sunshyne,

No I don't think it's harder for a female to get noticed, it depends on your qualifications,and what they're looking for at that time,doesn't matter if your male or female. I think I just got lucky because I worked for the company for 3 years in Baghdad and just went home for a 3 month break and asked to come back. I didn't need to contact a recruiter, i just knew some people over here already.If you send me an email, i'll shoot you the name of my recruiter, she might be able to help you out.kanika.grant@kbr.com.

Debbie-thanks 4 the tax info.. We decided not 2 withold.. we will create a seperate account for the taxes we'll have to pay later..

My hubby finished his 1st day of processing in Houston. He hated it. he said that it seemed like he was already there about a week.

I guess they were given some info about taxes & more paperwork to fill out.
Sandra-my hubby also mentioned about the R&R.10 days but up to 15.. I think the first R&R he will do the 15 because it will be when Im due with our 2nd baby.. then the 2nd R&R we might do out of country. It will be tough to travel with 2 kids for me.. but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get to it..
Wirenutts- Im sorry that you are going through all that stuff... Was anything take from your sisters car?? several years ago..I had my car broken into but nothing was taken..well nothing of value.. they could have taken a bunch of CD's but instead they took my book bag with all my notes from my credential class... sometimes people just have nothing better to do...I have everything ready for the Candy/treat making day with the kids this weekend.. I hope you guys have a good time here.. Im looking forward to meeting you and the kids..

Kristi- I've heard the connection is slow on their side.. How much does you hubby pay?? and is it worth it??

COni- I told my hubby about traveling man but he's at the Comfort Inn.. I guess they might send them to the Hilton on Wednesday... How long has traveling man been in Houston?? They told my hubby 6-9 days but no more than 12....

He was hoping that it would be just the 6 days.. he says it doesn't seem like there is such an urgency to get the electricians out.. I think he just had a long day.. said it was pretty boring.. he just wants to get on that plane already!
He took an exam..I guess electrical stuff.. and they do medical tomorrow.. they have to be up sooner tomorrow..
Its funny I feel Im interviewing him when I talk to him.. I want to get info for all of you.

Hi,
Are there any truck drivers out there that can tell me how much their paychecks are once they get in-country. Thanks

haha...yeah when my husband wasat processing i felt like i was interviewing him too! As far as the internet connection goes if i understood him correctly there are different speeds that you can pay for (at his site anyway...site 2 afghanistan...don't know what it is called other than the guys there call it camp cupcake)anyway my husband said that the other guys there told him even if u pay $100 a month for the fastest one you can't really tell a difference. So he pays for one that is like $30 a month and it is alright. It depends on what he is wanting to do....my husband says that is definetly worth it so that he can chat with us on the webcam in the privacy of his own "room". he doesn't have to go the community phones or whatever...and we can email him pictures and everything

JourneeJones-KBR, great info, thank you. Not to sound desperate, but I could use some help also. What time line is normal for a responce ? Also, daughters brother inlaw is longtime employee of KBR. Will his referal aid in responce ? Thank You for any info.

Response- Sad to say, unless you know someone personally in HR, recruiting or overseas, it is extremly difficult to "push your resume to the front of the stack" and have it sent for processing. I am sorry it is that way. I am just bring honest, Send me your email address, I will respond, we can go from there. I will do my best to see what I can do to help you. I am on the recruiting side.

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Good morning everyone and newbies, wow this site has exploded.

Davsgirl, I am not real computer savvy, but saw an ad for those minis and was wondering if they work well as I plan to send one- a computer- over to dh after he get settled. My hubby is not real comfortable with computers other than surfing ebay , so the girls and I are giving him some lessons while he is here. I know it varies with camps but it is heart warming to hear of some people being able to see loveone via web cam.

Wirenutts wife, I hope you and hubby were able to get your pay issue worked out. Maybe it is just a matter of a mistake on the routing number. I had this happen with my own pay before–payroll department or the bank not sure, and now that I think about it, its usually been in December! It usually got sorted out in a day or two.

Beth, all that plus a BAT to deal with!? Ain’t it the truth? We do appreciate them more when the like happens. And why is it that it never seems to happen until after they are gone. Oh well that which does not kill us makes us stronger–so they say.

Alexi, yeah for you and your hubby. I know what you mean, not exactly show you want to see, but if you have to, might as well get it on the road.

Debbie, could you please clarify for me again. I know we have to send all the originals as far as certificates, and licenses with my hubby to Houston. But should I also send copies of too and after he uses his originals have him send them–the originals back to me in Florida and keep the copies to take over with him. Or will he need to take originals with him? I am just nervous with having him travel over seas with all his important paper work.

I send originals and one copy of everything. I was in Houston weekend before he left and he was through with the processes so I took the originals home and he kept the copies. Switch stated earlier that when her hubby arrived at camp HR asked for all his paperwork as they did not have it. I beleive she had to fax them to them. My hubby said no one has ever asked him for any paperwork, so safe side says send copies with hubby just in case.

Debbie

Koko- Im not which computer they are talking about but there's one out there.. its an ACER brand.. it's very small.. but I know that it doesnt have much memory.. its still a great deal.. I saw one at walmart, office depot & costco for less than $350... I was thinking about getting one and just buying an external drive.. I just ordered a 500GB mini external hardrive for my classroom and it was only $89... I dont know much about computers either but I know that's a lot of memory...

I just ordered a webcam from dell its a Quick cam pro 9000
the comsumer report said this was the clearest and best.
total was 169.00, I am so dumb about these things, going to give it to him for xmas.
All the money I'm spending, reall hope he makes it though
processing or I might have to file bankrupty lol

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: JourneeJones-KBR, great info, thank you. Not to sound desperate, but I could use some help also. What time line is normal for a responce ? Also, daughters brother inlaw is longtime employee of KBR. Will his referal aid in responce ? Thank You for any info.

Response- Sad to say, unless you know someone personally in HR, recruiting or overseas, it is extremly difficult to "push your resume to the front of the stack" and have it sent for processing. I am sorry it is that way. I am just bring honest, Send me your email address, I will respond, we can go from there. I will do my best to see what I can do to help you. I am on the recruiting side.

Hello JourneeJones-KBR,

I too am in need of a little help, as many people are in these desperate times, but if you could find it your heart to give me a few pointers that would at least give me the opportunity to talk with a recruiter it would much appreciated.

I'm currently a Heavy Equipment Operator with over 12 years of experience running various types of equipment from excavators, back hoes, trenchers, skid steers, asphalt paver's, loaders, dozers, etc, etc, etc.
I've been doing construction for over 20 years so I'm also pretty handy with other aspects of the trade and would even be willing to take on a Laborers position.

I currently have 2 apps in for the position of HEO. I noticed this morning that a position for Labor has been taken off the list, so will apply for the next Labor position today.

I have included my email address in the profile link to the left.

Thank you so much.
Looking forward to your response!
Gary

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: JourneeJones-KBR, great info, thank you. Not to sound desperate, but I could use some help also. What time line is normal for a responce ? Also, daughters brother inlaw is longtime employee of KBR. Will his referal aid in responce ? Thank You for any info.

Response- Sad to say, unless you know someone personally in HR, recruiting or overseas, it is extremly difficult to "push your resume to the front of the stack" and have it sent for processing. I am sorry it is that way. I am just bring honest, Send me your email address, I will respond, we can go from there. I will do my best to see what I can do to help you. I am on the recruiting side.

JourmeeJones-KBR, thank you again. My e-mail is mechanic_va@yahoo.com

switch in Austin, Texas said: 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..

yeah i spoke with redbuddafly the other day she is in Al Asad Iraw, didn't meet Fyre though. It's all coming together. Just waiting on my first pay check though! :)

Sandra - Yes the Quick Cam is very nice! I had one until our home was broken into last year while on a 3 week trip in Europe. "They" took that and my 20" monitor as well as other valuables and trashing our home.

jdcs wife - WOW 500 gig hard drive... thats a TON of storage!

On the little bit of research I've done over the past month I've found that you don't pay taxes on $85,700. You must be out of the country for 330 days total.... and can holiday in the USA for no longer then 28 days during that time.
Here's a very useful link.....
www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch04.html#d0e2292

operator649 in Galesburg, Illinois said:

I currently have 2 apps in for the position of HEO. I noticed this morning that a position for Labor has been taken off the list, so will apply for the next Labor position today.

WOW... just went to apply for the next Laborers position and seen they took one of the Equipment Operator jobs off the list too.
I guess they are hiring HEO's!
I'll keep waiting and updating my app, hopefully something will come soon.

Go figure... just going through my hubby's email... he got an offer from GE... a little too late... he's finishing up his Medical this morning in Houston... He just sent a text... they've been at all morning..

Journee JonesKBR: I was curious is the pay different for this job than it is for Hvac tactical vehicle? I was just curious?

Hi I am new with the forum and was trying to find out. If anyone knows how long it takes for you to get orders to fly. My husband has been in Houston since last Sunday Nov. 30 and has finished all the training, and classes and the medical stuff. He told me any time between 7 - 10 days. He is a medic and is going to Afghanistan.

Hi carolinaboy, my husband is a medic leaving for Houston jan 4th
If he's through with training its a sit and wait game. They have a meeting every night at 5 p.m. to let them know who's leaving the
next day.He actually went thru processing pretty fast. Did they
say where in afgh.? My husband is going to Bagram, but can
be sent anywhere from there. Glad to see you on forum
this is a nice place to talk and connect with wives who are
experiencing the same thing.

carolinaboy in Charlotte, North Carolina said: Hi I am new with the forum and was trying to find out. If anyone knows how long it takes for you to get orders to fly. My husband has been in Houston since last Sunday Nov. 30 and has finished all the training, and classes and the medical stuff. He told me any time between 7 - 10 days. He is a medic and is going to Afghanistan.

Hi, TRAVELINGMAN is there now he flies out tomorrow, See when you go Thur everything in Texas you have to get your Card to fly Thur the military.I think its called CAD card.

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: Hi carolinaboy, my husband is a medic leaving for Houston jan 4th
If he's through with training its a sit and wait game. They have a meeting every night at 5 p.m. to let them know who's leaving the
next day.He actually went thru processing pretty fast. Did they
say where in afgh.? My husband is going to Bagram, but can
be sent anywhere from there. Glad to see you on forum
this is a nice place to talk and connect with wives who are
experiencing the same thing.

Hubby is at Bagram and just to give let you know he said the first influx of troops are in Afghanistan so things are getting pretty crowded. When he tells me what they seem to be in short supply of I can give you a heads up if you want. And it is getting pretty cold.....

Funny to finally be almost through the first month and talking about taxes etc., I didn't think that I would manage those first few days, It is funny that this is the first thing I check in the morning with coffee in hand. Off to walk the dog since he is so MOPEY. Chris called today and talked to him, Diesel just walked around looking for him. Worse than kids I think sometimes!

I know that they receive 500 before they get on their flights. Can someone tell me how they did it? My hubby wants to send money back to me but we are not sure how things will work for him. Can someone tell me if they have been in the same situation and how did they do it? Or if you just know how and when its done then that will help too..
thanks so much in advance. He flies tomorrow so its already going to be stressful enough..

Jenny

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: I know that they receive 500 before they get on their flights. Can someone tell me how they did it? My hubby wants to send money back to me but we are not sure how things will work for him. Can someone tell me if they have been in the same situation and how did they do it? Or if you just know how and when its done then that will help too..
thanks so much in advance. He flies tomorrow so its already going to be stressful enough..

Jenny

hi Jenny Alan flies out tomorrow also. Alan is mailing me all his papers and cell phone home. not sure about the money if tell will have time before boarding the plane.I miss him , it's hard.