KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: i think most of us chose not to have taxes witheld and we'll just set aside some money for the portion that we do have to pay taxes on... at least thats what we are doing..

We are do tight now that we cant have taxes withheld.. we need every last penny to catch up...

we are not having taxes tanken out either need every penny I will open an account just for tax purposes and save

I am schedule to go to Houston to process on Jan 12th. My question is that my recruiter told me that I am going to a B Site base in Iraq. She also told me that I can't bring any type of iPod or laptops there, is this true? Does anyone have any info on those bases? Is there any information that my recruiter can give me about the base that I will be going to? I've been in the Air Force for the past six years and been to Iraq three times and I never heard of a place that you can't bring any of those personal items, what do they expect you to keep yourself sane!! Any info would greatly help I have to start the paperwork asap.

brendo2382 in Atlanta, Georgia said: I am schedule to go to Houston to process on Jan 12th. My question is that my recruiter told me that I am going to a B Site base in Iraq. She also told me that I can't bring any type of iPod or laptops there, is this true? Does anyone have any info on those bases? Is there any information that my recruiter can give me about the base that I will be going to? I've been in the Air Force for the past six years and been to Iraq three times and I never heard of a place that you can't bring any of those personal items, what do they expect you to keep yourself sane!! Any info would greatly help I have to start the paperwork asap.

Please feel free to email me at brendo2382@gmaill if you like also! Thanks inadvance

KBR Forum getaway for all wives and girlfriends and kids in Myrtle Beach !!!!!!! ~ Debs~

DEbbs- sorry about the roller coaster of emotions. Glad that his test situation was cleared up.. I know you want him home but Im sure you guys need the money just like all of us do (and thats why we are willing to out ourselved through this) KNow that its okay to cry.. gosh we wouldnt be human if we didnt feel this way for being seperated from our loved ones.. I was doing okay until his last call he was talking to little Jazmin and she said 'when are you coming?' that made both of us really choke up... when people our our little girl, where's your daddy?? she says 'working on an airplane in the sky' since she saw him last at the aiport.. Im glad that she is only 2... I know she misses him but she is still too young to fully understand..its weird though...everytime I talk to Jess on the phone our other baby(Im 5months preggers) seems to be doing laps in my belly..

Stay strong.. we will all be okay... Oh yeah.. I went on a website.. called travellerpoint.com... I inputed all the places when Jess has been in the last 2 weeks.. its pretty surreal to see he's on the other side of the world... what a great adventure to tell our kids and grandparents in the future.. Stay positive... he's the link so that you guys see what it looks like!! Crazy!

www.travellerspoint.com/member_map.cfm?itinid=174625&tripid=174625

Brendo2382, first off welcome aboard KBR!

As far as your questions are concerned I am going to do my best to address them as clearly and as best to my ability. Every B-site has set forth a code for contraband items, this is reinforced by the Marines. If you decide to take any of the following listed items (which is not a full list) these items will be confiscated and not returned to you, meaning they will be destroyed:

a. Cameras
b. Cell Phones
c. Blackberry type devices
d. Radio transmitters
e. Personal Data assistants
f. Pagers
g. Any Device with Global Positioning System (GPS) capability
h. Sims Cards
i. GO #1 Violation (Drugs, Alcohol, etc…)
j. Laptops (if one needs to be issued to you, it will be done so one base)
k. I-Pods
l. Any device capable of storing data (i.e., desktop or laptop computers, thumb drives, external hard drives, disks)

If you choose to take any of the above mentioned items and/ or do not surrender them or give them up at the given chance of "amnesty", an incidnet report will be written by secruity for contraband and possible termination from KBR could follow.
There will be many extra activites that will keep you busy overseas. We have area(s) setup for phones, and internet to keep in contact with family, and recreational items as well. You are going to be working ALOT of hours, and I don't forsee you getting bored or worrying about having too much free time. There isn't any.

Journee Jones

Do they allow you to buy those types of things there at the BX/PX? As in you can't bring them there but you can buy them once you get in camp?
I worked as a generator mechanic in the Air Force, when I was deployed in Iraq three times we also worked 12 hour shifts six days on and one off, sometimes even working 7 days if things were backed up. Trust me there is going to be times when you get back to your room and want to pop in a DVD to watch, or even go to the gym and workout to your own music. This is a big selling point for me, if I can have anything to allow me to escape the everyday I don't think I can do it. Having those personal thing were the only way that I was able to make life out there bearable when I was deployed.

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: Brendo2382, first off welcome aboard KBR!

As far as your questions are concerned I am going to do my best to address them as clearly and as best to my ability. Every B-site has set forth a code for contraband items, this is reinforced by the Marines. If you decide to take any of the following listed items (which is not a full list) these items will be confiscated and not returned to you, meaning they will be destroyed:

a. Cameras
b. Cell Phones
c. Blackberry type devices
d. Radio transmitters
e. Personal Data assistants
f. Pagers
g. Any Device with Global Positioning System (GPS) capability
h. Sims Cards
i. GO #1 Violation (Drugs, Alcohol, etc…)
j. Laptops (if one needs to be issued to you, it will be done so one base)
k. I-Pods
l. Any device capable of storing data (i.e., desktop or laptop computers, thumb drives, external hard drives, disks)

If you choose to take any of the above mentioned items and/ or do not surrender them or give them up at the given chance of "amnesty", an incidnet report will be written by secruity for contraband and possible termination from KBR could follow.
There will be many extra activites that will keep you busy overseas. We have area(s) setup for phones, and internet to keep in contact with family, and recreational items as well. You are going to be working ALOT of hours, and I don't forsee you getting bored or worrying about having too much free time. There isn't any.

Journee Jones

Just for my info.. what's the reason...?? I mean I know there are obvious reasons..duh.. we are at war.. but can you explain the different types of sites and the reason for more or less security at others..

Again just for my knowledge.. my hubby is at liberty right now..

KBR will deduct medicaid and social security from all Americans paychecks. Withholding taxes are optional. If you are out of the United States for 330 days during any 365 day period you are allowed to receive $85,500.00 that is tax free. If you are making more you will own taxes on the remainder.

We elected not to withhold any taxes as his income is right around that level. I filed our joint return last year without his W-2, as he had not been out of country 330 days at that time. I received our refund and then in July when he had reached his 330 days I filed an amended return with his KBR W-2 and I had to return $500.00 at that time.

The best advice would be to talk to a taxpayer that knows the in's and out's of overseas work and get them to give you the best way for your situation.

Hope this explained a little better bur remember what worked for us may not work for someone else's tax return.

Debbie

Does anyone have info about the B sites? They say it's new to them and there are sending almost all people to these sites, including me. Has anyone else spoke to their recruiter about this? My recruiter told me she didn't know much about what they allow you to have (laptop, iPod,...) but all she knows is that you can't bring it there with you. Can you at lease buy it at the PX/BX if they have one or can you get these things shipped to you from family or amazon.com? If anyone can speak to their recruiter about this it would greatly help me and probably many other new employees that will soon get shipped out to the B sites. Feel free to email me at, brendo2382@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

hey can someone "splain" the pay to me before i sign this letter of intent?? base= 2583/month {this is base at 40 hrs a week ? 160/month?
now based on another 44 hrs/week ie 7/12s==84hrs/week or 336hrs/month
at 14.90/hr = 5006.66 x
5% uplift
35%uplift
35% uplift or 75% total
=3754+5006=8760/month
is this correct or did i do something wrong? ilked math so much i took it twice in school!! granted that was a longggg time ago!
minus fica etc
am gonna do some HVAC over there but i want to go to afgan
do i get a choice???
hope you can help
rickinil

Debs111 Hi it cathey or carolinaboy I'm in North Carolina and its nice to have you abored. Nick has left Houston on Tuesday and it has been hard not hearing from him but I just got a call from him and he is saudiaraba sorry for the spelling its not one of my good trats. he is going well but very tired and in a hotel. he said that he would try and call me tomorrow. On the other note I think it would be great for all of us to try and get together. Great idea.Hope things continue to go good and maybe the guys will meet each other once your hubby gets his orders. By the way do you know where he is to be stationed.

yes , my hubby has stopped somewhere in saldiarabia if you can figure out my spelling.

The formula goes as follows:

2583.00 X 12 = $30996.00 divided by 2080 hrs. = $14.90 per hour

14.90 X 40 hrs = $596.00
75% uplifts X $596.00 = $447.60
14.90 X 48 hrs = $715.20

Weekly salary is $596.00 + $447.60 + $715.20 = $1758.80

4 week monthly gross is $7035.20
5 week monthly gross is $8794.00

minus cash draws, social security taxes, medicaid taxes, and health insurance.

You will also have deductions for any plane tickets for R&R, you will be re-imbursed the following month after R&R for $860.00 airfare.

Debbie

niece706 in The Little "A", Georgia said: Sorry Niece706@yahoo.com

Hello niece706,congrats on your leave...if I may ask, what did you apply for??

btexas in Beaumont, Texas said: Hey niece706 from Georgia (I love the beautiful state of Georgia), good to know someone like me. I hope to see you in Houston or Iraq. Yes, Please keep in touch. If you want feel free to email at graceandmercy62@sbcglobal.net.

Hello btexas, may I ask what position did you apply for, and are you actually going over to do that job, or did you get hired for something else...Please help if you will. Female with mostly office experience..

Hey Switch and I were just talking about a wives getaway, Myrtle Beach sounds good in late spring. Who else is in, Debs what have you got to do thats fun around you
Im in the Boston area if anyone wants to meet here sometime.

Debs 111 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina said: Hey Everyone I hope this find's everyone well...It has been hard for me since Gary left for Houston on Sunday...I uphill battle with emotions...He had his medical yesterday...He called me in the afternoon to tell me his urine came back dirty...I was in disbelief, and he was a wreck...He was allowed to continue and had to call a number this morning for the results of another test they had sent off...I felt bad for him truly bacuse I know he is not a drug user, so there had to be an explaination...He did not sleep well with worry...Well it came back negative, it apparently had something to do with his blood pressure meds...I was kinda convinced he would be home and not pass the medical lol...I do not know why I thought that, he is not in bad shape lol...I will not say that for a fleeing moment I was not mad he failed the test, I would deal with him and that when he

GOT HOME, but at least he was coming home...SO now I am back to the stage of he is really going...The Dog is pitiful and sad, and I am trying to do his business and mine and I really just want to lay down and have about an hour cry HA! To all who have supported me so far in this journey I thank you and I am truly humbled by the support...Debbie I thank you for all the info...His paperwork was on the money thanks to you...To all I appreciate you and have a wonderful evening...I say we have a KBR Forum getaway for all wives and girlfriends and kids in Myrtle Beach !!!!!!! ~ Debs~

Count me in for the getaway. set date, I'll be there. It's always a delight to go back to my Home State.

I say we have a KBR Forum getaway for all wives and girlfriends and kids in Myrtle Beach !!!!!!! ~ Debs~

I just have two questions, do I have to bring the dog? :) And can we come tonight, we are going to get another 7-12 inches of snow here! I hope you are all well, and Debs it does get better. We officially passed our 1 month apart yesterday, and only 103 more days to go until I see him! They say that the first 21 days of a change is the hardest, since this is a family forum I am not going to comment except for the fact that my quitting smoking day is Jan 1st and I think that will be easier!
Perhaps I am sad because he was homesick today and we all have our days, and I didn't want to be sad for him so I was Mrs Suzie Sunshine! But for all of you, Debbie, Switch, JDC, Koko , Sandra, Coni, Kev's Beloved, Alexi, Kristi, Cathey and for anyone whom I may have forgotten, thank you for the posts. Even when they aren't for me I read them because I am feeling all sad and sorry for myself and manage to gain strength. You guys are awesome!

Have a great evening!
Beth & the "Dog"

TO all of you: I think a get together would be great. I figured
if rick gets to Houston and everything checks out he should leave
I think by the 15th of jan. So his R&R would be around the end of
May or first part of June so girls any time in may would
be fine with me.
I am the same way BETH, I read everyones forum just to get knowledge
and insight on how my days will be.
I think it is great that a recuiter is on here also, He can help
answer some our questions. Thank you Journee!!

debbie
thanks for the help
i get it now

rickinil: I e-mailed my husbands recuiter and she e-mailed
me exactly what my husband would be making. Just e-mail them with the question about your salary and they send back a spread sheet all broke down.

Debbie: I need to tell you its not medicaid its medicare. Medicaid
is a health ins. that are for people who are on assistance. LOL

journee is a women

Kerry, don't worry my hubby said that the urine test was very hard that it would bring up anything that may be a problem for him even a UTI..and for the dog try letting him (your Hubby) talk to him on the phone the next time he calls. Maybe he or she just needs to here his voice to LOL. I had did that with my two furry kids and they seemed to do a littel better but now every time the phone rings they think its for them. LOL..I agree I think that this forum is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Good luck to all of you and as far as the getaway I'm in too just tell me when.
Good night ladies & friends

Sorry that's what I meant.

Debbie

Good morning everyone, just a pop in to check up on everyone. Thanks for the phone cards tips/ names to look for. Jdcs, sounds like you got a really good deal on yours. I know when we first got a new phone package this way I could have keep my northern state number, so I do think that T mobile is one that will allow other state numbers–at least in some states. I am spending the morning with my granddaughter watching newer Mermaid movie with, I know she is going to be even more of a blessing than she already is when dh is gone. Hope everyone has a good one and hears from hubbys and loveones.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Good morning everyone, just a pop in to check up on everyone. Thanks for the phone cards tips/ names to look for. Jdcs, sounds like you got a really good deal on yours. I know when we first got a new phone package this way I could have keep my northern state number, so I do think that T mobile is one that will allow other state numbers–at least in some states. I am spending the morning with my granddaughter watching newer Mermaid movie with, I know she is going to be even more of a blessing than she already is when dh is gone. Hope everyone has a good one and hears from hubbys and loveones.[/QUOTE Please give me the names of the cards I read Global thats all I got name wise,

JourneeJones-KBR in Houston, Texas said: Hey John

All our drivers are required to have the following:
? Our truck drivers MUST HAVE a minimum of 3 years OTR experience, and a Class “A” CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements.
Let me know if you possess these things, send me your email, i'll be in contact shortly to see what I could do for you?!

Thanks for writing me, Journee

Thanks for the reply, my email address is: john_bovenzi@yahoo.com Yes I have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.

Thanks again.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Good morning everyone, just a pop in to check up on everyone. Thanks for the phone cards tips/ names to look for. Jdcs, sounds like you got a really good deal on yours. I know when we first got a new phone package this way I could have keep my northern state number, so I do think that T mobile is one that will allow other state numbers–at least in some states. I am spending the morning with my granddaughter watching newer Mermaid movie with, I know she is going to be even more of a blessing than she already is when dh is gone. Hope everyone has a good one and hears from hubbys and loveones.

My dad called last night from Dubai. Should be in Bagdad by now. He was so tired and with the time changes he could not tell me what day it was. But he sounded in good spirits and eager to get to work. My husband is in Houston now. He is worried that he will be stuck in the hotel for Christmas and New Years because they are saying they are having problems getting flights out. Not good. Anyone else heard about this from Hubbys that arrived in Houston on the 14th? My hubby is in good spirits but nights are hard. That is when he gets home sick so I do my best to reaasure him. This forum is the best thing sliced bread! Thanks to everyone. You really bring the spirits up!

John in CNY in Canastota, New York said: Thanks for the reply, my email address is: john_bovenzi@yahoo.com Yes I have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.

Thanks again.

Just got contacted by the recruiter, have to fax her my licence and information. Looks like my processing is getting started, thanks for the help.

futuretimes in Fort Myers, Florida said: My dad called last night from Dubai. Should be in Bagdad by now. He was so tired and with the time changes he could not tell me what day it was. But he sounded in good spirits and eager to get to work. My husband is in Houston now. He is worried that he will be stuck in the hotel for Christmas and New Years because they are saying they are having problems getting flights out. Not good. Anyone else heard about this from Hubbys that arrived in Houston on the 14th? My hubby is in good spirits but nights are hard. That is when he gets home sick so I do my best to reaasure him. This forum is the best thing sliced bread! Thanks to everyone. You really bring the spirits up!

Hey I haven't talked to you in awhile. Alan is in Al Asad B1 Iraq,He sounds fine , He asked about your dad the other day.They hung out together in Houston. I'm into 18 days since he left, it's getting better,don't get me wrong I still have good days and bad ones.They say the fist 21 days are the worst.Don't know about that one we'll see. Ha Ha. The dog is starting to like me some.

Great Forum! Lot of useful information.
I am leaving for Houton processing on 01/12/2009
then "supposed" to be placed at Camp Anaconda.
Doess anyone have any information on this site??

Thanks

Randy 1 in Twain Harte, California said: Great Forum! Lot of useful information.
I am leaving for Houton processing on 01/12/2009
then "supposed" to be placed at Camp Anaconda.
Doess anyone have any information on this site??

Thanks

Are you an electrician?

There is one person i know of thats husband is at Anaconda, i will tell her to get on later. Its a very big camp, lots of ammenities, electricians are working lots of overtime i think.

JDC is at Victory. I guess Liberty and Victory are just across the way from one another.. I asked how long it took them to get there.. it was funny that he just said.. 'well there across the street '....

He's mailing me back his cell phone and other stuff he didn't need.. (paperwork)... I guess they are waiting for guys to get there from Houston to begin their training.. Im glad he has had the opportunity to rest before he gets the ball rolling....

Oh yeah BTW... I heard from Wirenutts.. she's okay..something happened to her computer...

switch in Austin, Texas said: Are you an electrician?

No. Convoy Driver.

switch in Austin, Texas said: There is one person i know of thats husband is at Anaconda, i will tell her to get on later. Its a very big camp, lots of ammenities, electricians are working lots of overtime i think.

Thanks, Greatly appriciated.
Randy

Good Morning all Alan called it's 9:15pm there. He says tell all Hello from him . I told him about all of you on this forum and how much you all have helped me.Well I woke up this morning with a lot of energy. Cleaning,doing house work, Got to get to the post office today.It's getting better, Not Great but a little better.

hi Coni, another one mentioned was Sprint–both Debbie and Switch have mentioned. So I am going to check into both Global and Sprint. I think Switch mentioned something about 750 minutes for about 27.00 for Sprint and can be reloaded. I am checking into Global too, but will likely go with Sprint since have used them before, just been a while.

Coni in Florida said: Good Morning all Alan called it's 9:15pm there. He says tell all Hello from him . I told him about all of you on this forum and how much you all have helped me.Well I woke up this morning with a lot of energy. Cleaning,doing house work, Got to get to the post office today.It's getting better, Not Great but a little better.

Ken called last night at8:30 ourtime he was in Dubai it was 5:30am his time was going to try and get some sleep then go to a meeting at 10 then flying to Bahgdad he isstationed at Kurkuk not sure of the spelling

I Know that a few days back (maybe even a month ago or so..) some of you guys were mentioning that your hubby got to see Kid Rock in Iraq... It must be a frequent thing they do because JDC said that he was told that he's having another concert there.. and that Kelli Pickler will be there as well..

Im glad that Jess has the chance to relax a little before he starts to actully train and work--he still gets paid :) so that is good too

My husband got to see concert with Everclear the first of November. He stated it was very good and sonething different. They do have alot of concert and entertament during the holiday periods.

Debbie

My husband said that Chris Rock was at Sharana yesterday. I personally don't care from him but I am sure the guys liked him.

Paula

Hi Randy, my husband is at Anaconda, it is a really big camp. The PX is fairly large and there is internet service etc. He likes it there. He is an electrician and they are staight out busy, but he seems to have settled in nicely there.

Randy 1 in Twain Harte, California said: Thanks, Greatly appriciated.
Randy

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: My husband said that Chris Rock was at Sharana yesterday. I personally don't care from him but I am sure the guys liked him.

Paula

I think I would rather take a mortar fire than listen to Chris Rock!

kerry lewis in Woburn, Massachusetts said: Hi Randy, my husband is at Anaconda, it is a really big camp. The PX is fairly large and there is internet service etc. He likes it there. He is an electrician and they are staight out busy, but he seems to have settled in nicely there.[/QUOTE

Kerry,

Thank you for the infomation. My wife will be glad to hear this. Since I have applied for KBR and was accepted 90 minutes later, she has been a wreck, although she pretends not to be. She will be glad to here it is not a desolute bunker in the desert.
Randy

my hubby is at bagram...afghanistan, he said they had Kellie pickler, lewis black and Kid Rock...he was excited because he said that he got meet kid rock! and he said lewis black was hilarious

Koko Wilson in Florida said: hi Coni, another one mentioned was Sprint–both Debbie and Switch have mentioned. So I am going to check into both Global and Sprint. I think Switch mentioned something about 750 minutes for about 27.00 for Sprint and can be reloaded. I am checking into Global too, but will likely go with Sprint since have used them before, just been a while.

Sorry.. the calling card wasnt "Global".. its called "World Wide Extra" ist just that it has a picture of a globe on the front.. those are the calling cards we're using.. so far so good..

Kristie and Kerry... How long have your hubbies been over there.. ??? Im having a hard time keeping up who is who.. Mine has been at Victory since Monday.. they havent begun training yet.. I guess they are waiting for more guys to get there from Houston.. he's an electrician

Hey guys...My before my hubby went with KBR he applied to many jobs across the US.. so now he's been getting some emails..

thought I would pass this on...

Its for a Journeyman Wireman position in the midwest.. If you are interested send me your email address and I will forward the email he got...

here goes..

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you know. Please read the following and apply accordingly:
Position: Electrician - Journeyman
Priority: HIGH
Job #:
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