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sandydew in Florence, Kentucky

10 months ago

I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

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solocam in Lambertville, Michigan

10 months ago

i was thinking the sam thing they told me i would b on a base and not in hostil areas until i called a friend that trains navy seals and know about kbr and blackwater he told me his friend would tell him that construction workers were targeted and that you dont stay on a base that your convoyed to hot areas to work and that it not worth leaving my family for because i might not return im a master electrician and turned down 300K 91000 of it tax deferred

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Delta Wye in Atlantic Beach, Florida

9 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

I will tell you what i know first hand.
navarchitect@hotmail.com

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Harrelson in Albany, Oregon

9 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

You can go home anytime you wish.. you dont have to stay for the contract time.. However you will not be hired back if you leave before your contract date.. they are pretty strict on that .. unless you KNOW some one or are in the click, then you can do what you you want but you gotta be hooked up or they will just use ya like an old shoe... just follow their rules which are relentless,and totally goofy, and you should be OK... I was there almost 2 years and did OK.. but it was a challenge trust me.....You work 84 hrs a week and put up with all the BS..That is like having or working 2 40 hr week jobs here....As an electrician here I make almost as much and sleep inmy own bed and dont have to put up with any of the crap you will over there.... Give it some good thought....

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Gary in Dandridge, Tennessee

6 months ago

solocam in Lambertville, Michigan said: i was thinking the sam thing they told me i would b on a base and not in hostil areas until i called a friend that trains navy seals and know about kbr and blackwater he told me his friend would tell him that construction workers were targeted and that you dont stay on a base that your convoyed to hot areas to work and that it not worth leaving my family for because i might not return im a master electrician and turned down 300K 91000 of it tax deferred[/QUOT
Can you give me any insight what to expect I am a master electrician with contractors lic going to Iraq for KBR next month thank you Charles

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Gary in Dandridge, Tennessee

6 months ago

Can anyone tell me what to expect as a Master Electrician with a Contractors lic working for KBR in Iraq. Thanks

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Ms Shocker in San Antonio, Texas

6 months ago

My husband is an Electrician in Iraq and his worst problem is his lack of materials and supplies needed to get the jobs done. He has been waiting for 2 months for some material they need to get a rather large and important job done. Nothing he can do at this point except sit back and wait. Other than that, he has never had any trouble. He actually says it is not bad and has made lots of friends. The food is terrible (although I know it is not like that every where) the accomodations are not great but are comfortable and the people are really, really nice. He said the only thing stopping him from staying as long as possible are me and our boys. With that said, it cannot be that bad.

Good luck to you.

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Tim in Dandridge, Tennessee

6 months ago

Hey do you think they will be keeping KBR electricains for a while or would they lay them off....is hard to keep your job over there?

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Brain in Mesa, Arizona

6 months ago

Can can an Unindentured Electrician Apprentice apply for KBR positions?

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Ben Votaw in Dayton, Ohio

5 months ago

How Do I obtain a position with KBR in Iraq as an Electrician? I am Journeyman Level in Ohio with over 8 years in the trade.

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sparkalot in Sterling, Virginia

5 months ago

Ben Votaw in Dayton, Ohio said: How Do I obtain a position with KBR in Iraq as an Electrician? I am Journeyman Level in Ohio with over 8 years in the trade.

Find a job with someone at home or hunt for one of the other contractors in iraq. this one sucks

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sawyerv in Darlington, South Carolina

5 months ago

Fill out a application online, good luck.

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joshuastout@mchsi.com in Edenton, North Carolina

4 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

I ve been trying to apply for kbr but cant seem to find the right place to apply, do you have a contact who might be interested in others?

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electrianswife in Olympia, Washington

4 months ago

Ms Shocker in San Antonio, Texas said: My husband is an Electrician in Iraq and his worst problem is his lack of materials and supplies needed to get the jobs done. He has been waiting for 2 months for some material they need to get a rather large and important job done. Nothing he can do at this point except sit back and wait. Other than that, he has never had any trouble. He actually says it is not bad and has made lots of friends. The food is terrible (although I know it is not like that every where) the accomodations are not great but are comfortable and the people are really, really nice. He said the only thing stopping him from staying as long as possible are me and our boys. With that said, it cannot be that bad.

Good luck to you.

My husband is getting ready to go over there can your husband give any words of wisdom?

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electrianswife in Olympia, Washington

4 months ago

sparkalot in Sterling, Virginia said: Find a job with someone at home or hunt for one of the other contractors in iraq. this one sucks

Why do you say that KBR sucks, my husband is getting ready to leave for Houston.

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joshuastout in Dittmer, Missouri

4 months ago

Does your husband know if they need any help have been applying.

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joshuastout in Chicago, Illinois

4 months ago

could u e-mail me about them please joshuastout@mchsi.com

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Jim

3 months ago

KBR Recruiter? Want to obtain employment with KBR in Iraq or Afgan. I have 30 plus years as a journeyman and have just passed my master electricians exam for Texas. Met another who is working in Iraq and he suggested a locate a recruiter. Can anyone point me in that direction?

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Jim

3 months ago

KBR Recruiter? Texas resident JW for over 30 years, just passed Tx master electricains exam 7/17. Would like to work for KBR in Iraq of Afgan. Can anyone give me some direction on how to locate a recruiter. I was informed by another KBR electrician that this was how he was placed sooner for a KBR position.

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gaz in Wisbech, United Kingdom

3 months ago

looking to go to iraq as an electician have been giving a number an name to phone for recruitment 2 of my mates have already applied and within 3 weeks they are due to leave for houston on the 2nd of august good luck guys see you when my jib card comes through.

hancock.07@hotmail.co.uk

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maher in Iraq

3 months ago

I am from iraq looking for a job as electrician with any company . I have experience along 12 years in electric way , I have workshop of repairing and winding motors and generators and installing and repairing control panals and I have very good english language

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James Doby in Denton, North Carolina

3 months ago

joshuastout@mchsi.com in Edenton, North Carolina said: I ve been trying to apply for kbr but cant seem to find the right place to apply, do you have a contact who might be interested in others?

you are taken care of to and from 1 round trip on them, go to kbrjobs.com, but if you come home early you will have to pay full taxes on your money

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James Doby in Denton, North Carolina

3 months ago

kbrjobs.com

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mattjm1017 in Chesapeake, Virginia

3 months ago

Im trying to get a job in Iraq/Afghanastan Ive applied online with KBR,Halliburton, Fluor, and Dyncorp but I was told that if I could get the number for a recruiter I could have better luck so can anyone please help me with any info Ive been out of work for 7 months and this would really help me get back on my feet thanks

mattjm1017@yahoo.com

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Aqeel Watson in Cincinnati, Ohio

3 months ago

Dear Matt,

I do know of a person's email address who can probably assist you further in this search for overseas employment. His email address is chipsparks@hotmail.com. He left me a message stating he had work available over in Iraq. So now this information is for yours to use and I hope you have a safe trip!

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Matt in Baghdad, Iraq

3 months ago

Aqeel Watson in Cincinnati, Ohio said: Dear Matt,

I do know of a person's email address who can probably assist you further in this search for overseas employment. His email address is chipsparks@hotmail.com. He left me a message stating he had work available over in Iraq. So now this information is for yours to use and I hope you have a safe trip!

Thanks very much 4 this msg,am gona email him and i will let u know the outcome.
God bless u.

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Matt in Baghdad, Iraq

3 months ago

Thanks so much 4 giving my request your time.
Am gona email him and i will let u know the progress.
God bless u.

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GRAEME in Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 months ago

gaz in Wisbech, United Kingdom said: looking to go to iraq as an electician have been giving a number an name to phone for recruitment 2 of my mates have already applied and within 3 weeks they are due to leave for houston on the 2nd of august good luck guys see you when my jib card comes through.

hancock.07@hotmail.co.uk

WHO WAS THE RECRUITER IN UK YOU USED

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franksaldana62 in Chicago, Illinois

1 month ago

Are there facilites for dialysis in Iraq?

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James A Norman in Kensington, Ohio

1 month ago

Has anyone recently been contacted by a recruiter from posting on this website? I have applied on the KBR website to numerous jobs and posted on here a couple of times with no return. Did not know if posting on here would help me get noticed. My exp. is truck driving. Any help would be appreciated. James jnorman31@verizon.net

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john in Billingham, United Kingdom

26 days ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

Hi John here I have a good mate working out there he says job is ok but bit like groundhogg day however he is happy and likes his job.You will find that if you sign a contract for twelve months or more then break it you will have to pay own travel back home hope this might help a bit and good luck in your work.

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d3viousrcr in Stockton, California

20 days ago

Hello everyone i am about to be attending basic electrician classes next month but before i can reserved a seat i have to interview 3 electrician with the following questions below. I would really appreciate any one who can take the time to look and answer these questions for me please.

Leave contact Info: please Location, name address and phone number(they may call to see if i did really interview)

1.How did you get into this field?

2.What kind of skills did you coming into this job?

3.How much previous experianceis/was required?

4.What kind of traing,certification or education is required?

5.What do you like most about the work?

6.what do you like least?

7.What hours do you work? Weekends? Overtime? Different shifts?

8.Does company hire entry-level people in this field.

9.Would you recommend me this type of work to other people?

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sheldon.clements@hotmail.co.uk in Sunderland, United Kingdom

20 days ago

john in Billingham, United Kingdom said: Hi John here I have a good mate working out there he says job is ok but bit like groundhogg day however he is happy and likes his job.You will find that if you sign a contract for twelve months or more then break it you will have to pay own travel back home hope this might help a bit and good luck in your work.

Hi John in Billingingham, I am struggling to make any contact with KBR and others.I am city & guilds 2391 inspection and test,16th edition,compex,etc. Does your mate in Iraq have any numbers,names,etc.Or does anyone else out there have any information

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nelly in Gaithersburg, Maryland

9 days ago

sparkalot in Sterling, Virginia said: Find a job with someone at home or hunt for one of the other contractors in iraq. this one sucks

I'll do it for a million taxed deferred............6 months term no more no less

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