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JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: First off, never assume. :)

Just because we haven't contacted you doesnt mean anything.
We have a million and a half resumes and less than 75 recruiters.
We do our best to get to all qualified candidates in a timely manner, and like I have posted previously, if you apply on a continous basis, meaning keep renewing your application, it gets moved to the front of the line. ALL appplications are held in our database by date. So if you applied 5-6 months ago, there a good chance, we didn't and won't get to you. We are going under the assumption the more current ones that apply still need and want to work for us! Basic Math!

What's your name so I can look you up in the system and see what you qualify for?

Hello JourneeJones, I too have applied for several positions with KBR recently and would like to be considered as well. I think you may have several responses to your post because everyone is waiting on that phone call from the beloved KBR Recruiter. I think you bring great insight to the forum on what we need to do to get noticed, and since you're posting comments, I thought I'd ask for assistance. Please be so kind and look me up in the system as well.

Good morning everyone, just checking in.

Snow in Houston! Wow, it just doesn’t seem like December this yr to me. Its warm this way–as in humid. Hubby has only been living in yr round warmer weather for a yr or so now so I hope it doesn’t take as much for him to get adjusted to the cold weather again. I’m awfully glad we had the foresight to keep his cold weather gear.

Coni, know you and traveling man are in my thoughts. Do you know if his layover’s going to be in Amsterdam or London?

Leanne, we’ll all be here for you. I just do not think that there would be no way I could go along with this plan, if not for this board.

Jdcs wife, how are things going for your hubby? He just left Sunday, right? Is the processing moving along ok? They do the physical in the first few days, correct?

Debbie are you back in regular contact with your hubby? Did he enjoy his vacation?

Switch has your husband settled into his camp? Hope the packages you sent get there in a timely manner.

Hubby is doing great, enjoyed his short R&R in Turkey. Planning his next triphome at the end of February. When he arrived back at camp all his stuff from other camp had finally showed up, only took 7 months, he said it was like Christmas.

Hope you are doing well and we will all be here for everybody.

Debbie

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Good morning everyone, just checking in.

Snow in Houston! Wow, it just doesn’t seem like December this yr to me. Its warm this way–as in humid. Hubby has only been living in yr round warmer weather for a yr or so now so I hope it doesn’t take as much for him to get adjusted to the cold weather again. I’m awfully glad we had the foresight to keep his cold weather gear.

Coni, know you and traveling man are in my thoughts. Do you know if his layover’s going to be in Amsterdam or London?

Leanne, we’ll all be here for you. I just do not think that there would be no way I could go along with this plan, if not for this board.

Jdcs wife, how are things going for your hubby? He just left Sunday, right? Is the processing moving along ok? They do the physical in the first few days, correct?

Debbie are you back in regular contact with your hubby? Did he enjoy his vacation?

Switch has your husband settled into his camp? Hope the packages you sent get there in a timely manner.

good morning Koko I know this forum has helped me deal. my husband called last night has last class today gets his cat card they are pushing the last group 150 to leave saturday then another group comes in on sunday hope you have a good day

John Ashley in Mtn. Grove, Missouri said: Hi,
Are you a recruter at KBR? If so, I am supposed to fly out on Jan. 4th for a truck driver job. I've passed my background check and WABI test and am still waiting for accucheck to contact me about my MVR. When can I expect to hear from travel?
Thanks,
John

My husband didnt hear from travel until 4 days before he was scheduled to leave..

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: I just spoke to my husband (electrician) who has been at Sharana since the 22nd and he said that it hasn't snowed yet, but it's around 33 degrees in the am. He said that during the day it's not so bad. He is already asking for tools. He said they have a Pizza Hut there but it is not up and running. They have to get the electricity going to it first and needless to say it's not priority. He said they are short handed on electricians. He started out at 12/7's and quickly moved into 14/7's. He said the days go by fast, but he is still tired. I to am trying to keep busy. I work at the local schools as a Campus Supervisor which is great because it puts a little cash in my pocket without a lot of hours. Thank you for all your advise, and it's nice to know that we can help each other from such a far distance.

Paula

Hello, just wanted to say I know Kevin. He left his note book in bagram. My name is Gilbert If he needs his note book I'm at camp Dubbs. He is a nice guy.

KOko- Jesse is doing okay but he hates the waiting..He had paperwork and tax info on Monday.. Medical Tuesday which was fine.. he says that a lot of people are worried about the blood pressure part of it.. his arms were sore because of the shots.. that was a short day and he was at the hotel by 2pm .. other days he's not back til 6 or 7pm...yesterday was some sort of briefing on terrorist (think thats what he said) and today he's got safety and more document stuff...he's supposed to be meeting his recruiter today... He's almost done which he's happy about...I think tomorrow and Sat. is some type of first aid, CPR training and then just wait to head on over there...

He's at the Comfort Inn, he's met a few guys and union brothers but I wish he would have gotten the chance to meet some of the hubby's from this forum...if if he was at the Hilton he could have met Travelingman...

Guys are different.. if it was me I would be walking around with a sign that said... "Looking for my indeed.com/KBR family" :)

This week's been okay for me since I was used to this when he was working up in Vegas.. but he would come home every Friday afternoon.. I might have a rough weekend... Wirenutts is coming over and I will be meeting her and her kids... we are having a candy making party...

sunshyne in Huntsville, Alabama said: Hello JourneeJones, I too have applied for several positions with KBR recently and would like to be considered as well. I think you may have several responses to your post because everyone is waiting on that phone call from the beloved KBR Recruiter. I think you bring great insight to the forum on what we need to do to get noticed, and since you're posting comments, I thought I'd ask for assistance. Please be so kind and look me up in the system as well.

Can I have a Forst and Last name please to look you up in our database?

Hello everyone Haven't heard from Traveling Man since he was at the airport in Houston. I hope he made his connection in Dulles. Not sure where his layover is I believe he was suppose to fly all the way thur . He wasn't to Direct with that part of where he was going first, before heading to AL Assad. Hope he's OK, No news is good news I hope

[Hey everyone I have not been here for a bit, but again that old saying if anything can go wrong it has this week...We went shopping to get some items for Gary to take and when we returned home both the computers had crashed!... Well you can bet I have a new one now because I missed this forum terribly since it has been my lifeline for not only support, but for what I need to do to get Gary ready...It still does not seem real that he is leaving Sunday...I am not finding time to have all of this sink in with the rush of getting everything done, and still working...His blood pressure is registering just fine, but I am sure if we were to take mine it would register off the charts lol...I have decided to close my business for this week so I can spend every last minute with him until he leaves on Sunday just like I have read on this forum...The information I have gathered from this forum has been the most valuable and to all who post on it I give you my sincere thanks...You all have made this transition easier for me, and for this I am truly humbled...I am sure on Sunday I will sit down and have my meltsown after he is gone, but I know this is something he not only wants to do, but is looking forward to doing, so why he is here I will be strong and supportive, and when he leaves the dog's and I will climb in my bed and have some loving time and some sad time, and then we will regroup and keep on keeping on...Today I am giving Gary a "Till We See You Soon" Surprise Party for his business associates and friends to come and say their farewells, and I think it will be a great time if i can keep it together without crying so say a prayer for me lol...I wish all of you a Most Joyous Holiday Season, and if anyone want's to take any of their R and R in Myrtle Beach please e-mail me, I am sure I can help with great accomodations and prices...Both of our businesses are here, and we do have a few good connections...Thanks to you all and Happy Holiday's! ~ Debs~

He will probably call while at Baghdad. Unless you can get a phone card in Dubai it is hard to call from there. He is probably in route from Dubai to Baghdad today. Maybe you will hear from him today, unless the exhaustion has set in and he will need to sleep for awhile. They are 8 hours ahead of us in Baghdad. Hope you hear from him soon.

Debbie

I'm am glad to help. What you said about being so busy getting things ready to don't have much time to think about the fact that he will be gone. The hardest part will be the first month until you get a routine down for phone calls or webcam. After that stay positive and take the time to plan your R&R. Time goes by pretty fast after the first month and then you will be planning your connection for R&R. You will look forward to that but remeber to spend one on one time somewhere without children and family. We usually have him fly into Dallas or Houston and I will make reservations for the first two days. He will have time to catch up on sleep and the two of you will be able to connect and talk without all the distractions at home. Although they miss them at home there will be time for that.

Good luck and keep in touch beacuse we are here fot each other.

Debbie

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: KOko-
Guys are different.. if it was me I would be walking around with a sign that said... "Looking for my indeed.com/KBR family" :)

LMAO, I love that sign idea! Keep staying positive as Deb says, and pretty soon you will be able to start your countdown for your R&R. We are finally picking the dates for his and I did what Debbie suggested and looked at a hotel with a jacuzzi, room service, the whole 9. Although I am pretty sure there won't be a whole lot of anything going on until he catches up with his sleep! Enjoy the candymaking, I am glad that you and wirenutts wife are close enough that you can get together and be cheerleaders for each other.

Sandra, I mailed Chris's packages last Friday and he got them today, so it doesn't look to be too bad. The mail guy picked up the package and told Chris a blanket doesn't weigh 30 lbs. I thought that was too funny!

Debs, it is okay to cry, and I am sure you will shed some more, but that's okay! Hug him and kiss him, and know that he is making a better life for you. And like Deb said, we are all here. Each of you has been my lifeline! We are scheduled for 7 inches of snow with icing so I am off to the grocery store, have a good day all! I swear I am moving back down south after the holidays!
Beth

Thanks Debbie your info was very helpfull. It give me something to plan and look forward to. If you know of any good websites to look at for planning the R&R please let me know.
Cathey

hi there I heard from my hubby also and he said that he is scheduled to get his cat card today and confimed that they are sending another group out sat. but he has not found out if he is in that group or not. he might find out to night that the check in. I look up the flights for delta and continental to see if they had a reservation for him but theydid not. If you know of another airline that they may go out on please let me know.

Cathey

I know its hard. My hubby is wait to go over and I'm a little crazy about him going I know he is going it to better the family but like you said the waiting and wondering is so hard good luck and I'll be think of you. Stay strong I know its hard. I'm here if you need to talk.

Cathey

carolinaboy in Charlotte, North Carolina said: hi there I heard from my hubby also and he said that he is scheduled to get his cat card today and confimed that they are sending another group out sat. but he has not found out if he is in that group or not. he might find out to night that the check in. I look up the flights for delta and continental to see if they had a reservation for him but theydid not. If you know of another airline that they may go out on please let me know.

Cathey

Do they(KBR) put in for their CAT card after they're done with processing?? or how does that work... I know Jesse should be done on Saturday with processing and he is itching to get overseas...

Yeah Nick does to I think he ready to get this started because he is so bored. Take care and talk to ya soon. Nick also said that some of them that are still left are changing room so that they can be together with the group because to the new ones that are coming.

Cathey

We did basic city and country searches to find somewehere that would be of interest to us. We went to Barcelona in early March was there off season and we found a suite on the Mediterrean Sea for less then $500.00 for 7 nights. Had small kitchen, living room area and bedroom. We stayed in Stiges which is about 25 miles from Barcelona. City can be noisy, very quite in Stiges. 2 mile long boardwalk on the sea, lots of small shops, bars and restraunts. Spain has great transportation, no need to rent car. Caught bus outside hotel that took us to train station, caught train to Barcelona. Outside train depot you will find taxis, hop on and hop off buses, and city buses. We chose the hop on and hop off buses they where easier to figure out bus lines. Lots of old city to see, olympic area, old churches, aquirums, etc.

Once you narrow down location then go to expedia or other sites and check ticket prices. I found a round trip ticket from Killen, Texas to Barcelona for $507.00. Then you can use expedia, cheaprooms, etc. to locate the best hotel accomadations.

Hope this helps. We start planning next trip as soon as he returns back into country. That keeps us focus on trip instead of the separation.

Debbie

Normally they receive their CAC card after all processing done and they will receive notice of flight time at nightly check ins. They also usually end up at the Marriott before leaving.

Debbie

PS Delta and Contential are the usual airlines but tickets may not have been purchased until right before flight time.

yes they will call their names at one of the meetings and let him know that he has an appointment to get the cat card...once he gets the cat card Nick said that they may flight out within 3 days.

Thanks Debbie were is your hubby going Nick thinks he is going to Sharnna.

My husband is already in Iraq. He is on his 18 month over there. So I'm kinda the old pro with information. I would just like to help support others and to share information to help all to not make some of the mistakes we did. Forum was not here or I knew nothing about it. My hubby is at Camp Echo.

Debbie

Hi JDCS,

LOL about guys being different. Yes, you know I was thinking they should wear a name tag–and they could scratch KBR Indeed Forum under their names–oh and also profession/job that way they could find each other easier.

Coni, I am sure he is just on his way and he will contact you asap. My hubby is really bad about calling me-- has to be the other way around me calling him usually, but he has been surprising me with calls of late, to as he says it, practice.

Debs, hope the party goes off well for you and hubby.

Cathey that’s a great idea–checking for reservations. I am sure they have to make the reservations–to make sure they can get them before they let them know.

Hi I was born and raised in Marion,S.C. about 45 mins. from Myrtle Beach. How's the weather there? here in Florida it's cold and rainy. It's me and the dog also. She still don't like me.lol Still no word. still trying to keep busy. Alan wants our R/R to be in Greece, not sure yet. Do I wait until KBR sets his up or Do I make plans first? Not sure this is still new to me.

hi, i am planning our first r&r for london....i have started talking to a travel agetnt. I would say wait until your husbad gets his all approve before you book for yourself. My husbands dates have been approved for r&r and now he is waiting for it to be approved through travel. once he gets that approved i am going to book my tickets.

He will need to get his R&R on the tracking board first before you purchase anything.

Debbie

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: hi, i am planning our first r&r for london....i have started talking to a travel agetnt. I would say wait until your husbad gets his all approve before you book for yourself. My husbands dates have been approved for r&r and now he is waiting for it to be approved through travel. once he gets that approved i am going to book my tickets.

Thanks I'll wait until I get the go ahead from him.

where do you want to go? i was having a hard time figuring out where to stay, who to fly with, who was gonna get me to the hotel and him to the hotel...etc...you know what i mean? I found a very nice travel agent and she has made everything so easy!

He Just called it's 11:30 at night there,he at the hotel tired but in good spirits. He don't know for how long,has a meeting tomorrow will know more then,He told me to tell the ones in Texas that it's an interesting trip they'll know what he means.

Coni, yeah it may be hard for him to find the time but i'm sure when he gets a few mins. you will be the first to know that all is well.
koko, I just talked to nick and he said that they were advised that if they did not get to flight from Houston sometime in the next 12 or so days that they will send them back home due to KBR is closed for 2 weeks at christmas, but would that mean that the starting of the pay will not be until they start to go overseas, do you know how that will work. Nick said that he was going over for the 3pm meeting and to get his cac card and that he will call me back with more info.
cathey

Thanks Debbie, that is so great of you to do. my hubby is in Houston now and has been at the Marriott since he arrived there he is going over as a medic. he said that he is now rooming with a guy name steve I think. Thanks again you are great and very helpfull.
cathey

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Hi I was born and raised in Marion,S.C. about 45 mins. from Myrtle Beach. How's the weather there? here in Florida it's cold and rainy. It's me and the dog also. She still don't like me.lol Still no word. still trying to keep busy. Alan wants our R/R to be in Greece, not sure yet. Do I wait until KBR sets his up or Do I make plans first? Not sure this is still new to me.

Hi coni Hang in there I know it hard. and yes try and say busy it does help.

you start getting paid when you step foot on plane

It is hard Coni, I just heard from Hubby and he is in Dubai. The planes were delayed in Houston so thats why it was so ling before I hear from him.. The not knowing is a killer. Hes safe though and thats all that matters to me. He also said that he was now not going to anaconda but another camp so I know he is irritated about that. He doesnt want to go to a b site. He is going to H3 I will have to look up to see which one that is.. Does anyone happen to know which camp that is?

I feel the same way Debbie My hubby originally spent 2.5 years over there. We are doing it again for only a year. In ways I feel Im a pro but it doesnt make some things easier. It almost at times seems harder. But we are strong and we will get through. I dint have this message board the first time. Im glad I found it.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: It is hard Coni, I just heard from Hubby and he is in Dubai. The planes were delayed in Houston so thats why it was so ling before I hear from him.. The not knowing is a killer. Hes safe though and thats all that matters to me. He also said that he was now not going to anaconda but another camp so I know he is irritated about that. He doesnt want to go to a b site. He is going to H3 I will have to look up to see which one that is.. Does anyone happen to know which camp that is?

You sound just like me !! Everytime my hubby stopped they gave him a new camp name and i would be on the computer googling away !!
They will probably change it again in Baghdad. Good luck and im glad he is safe in Dubai.

Hello Cathey,

My husband fly United Airlines through Atlanta to Dubai. Hope this helps.

Not sure of the name but its a camp around Mosul. KBR great about telling people they are going to certain camp and changed when arriving in Baghdad. Heard these camps are okay.

Debbie

Everyone one on this site is great, we have been able to seek out information and comfort. I have talked to many on the phone and hope to meet a few face to face soon. If the ecomony doesn't change in the next 4-6 months my hubby will probably be doing another year. He says he isn't coming home to no work, he is a plumber and wants some new construction. I guess we will wait and see what happens.

Debbie

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Hi Jeff,

Yes, we were surprised. But we were also told that sometimes the recruiters for KBR and other companies look at the resumes filed on the company site–even when they haven’t applied as yet for a position. I think they just key in like electrician in a search and it pulls the resumes as yet submitted up for them. We’d uploaded his resume Wednesday evening as we knew–as in were pretty sure this was what he wanted to do. We were actually just waiting for the weekend to submit it.

That's what happened with my hubby.. his resume was posted on a Monday on Careerbuilder and Monster and he got a call the next day...

AlexiPlexi,

Unless things have changed -- that site is Q-West.

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: Can I have a Forst and Last name please to look you up in our database?

You may certainly have my name, Pamela Allen. I told my brother that I was applying to go, and he's so overprotective that he said he was going to try and go with me. His name is Lawrence (Lonnie) Allen, just in case you wanted to pull his info as well......Thank you so much

Yeah thats pretty much the reason he is going now. The work situation here is really bad and we really had no choice. Hes hoping only a year but could turn to 18 months or more. Im hoping its not that way. I want him home with me. =(

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Yeah thats pretty much the reason he is going now. The work situation here is really bad and we really had no choice. Hes hoping only a year but could turn to 18 months or more. Im hoping its not that way. I want him home with me. =(

my husband is looking to stay 5 years at least still in Houston waiting to fly out all tests and classes are done. hope he finds out more information at tomorrows 5:00 meeting he has been there since dec 1

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: Everyone one on this site is great, we have been able to seek out information and comfort. I have talked to many on the phone and hope to meet a few face to face soon. If the ecomony doesn't change in the next 4-6 months my hubby will probably be doing another year. He says he isn't coming home to no work, he is a plumber and wants some new construction. I guess we will wait and see what happens.

Debbie

thats why my husband is doing it no work here places closing left and right one day they are there next day gone.

Hi Gilbert,

I just spoken to Kevin and mentioned to hime that you have his notebook. He was very glad to hear it. He thought it went through the wash. Yes, if you could send it to him he would greatly appreciate.
His address:
Kevin Flynn
KBR\Electrican
FOB Sharana
APO, AEO9311

Once again, thank you very much and Happy Holidays.

Leanne Krebs in ft myers, Florida said: my husband is looking to stay 5 years at least still in Houston waiting to fly out all tests and classes are done. hope he finds out more information at tomorrows 5:00 meeting he has been there since dec 1

Your hubby wants to do this for 5 years ? My, that sounds like a long time to me. Maybe i will feel differently after we have one year under our belts.

i agree 5 years is along time.. hubby was gone first time for 2.5 years and it was hard. thats a lot of time out of our lives. It was hard on our kids too. We are only doing this now to ride out the bad economy. I dont know if i could do it 5 years. Your a stronger woman than me. Hugs to you.