Comments on: Not eligible for rehire?

By: Ken@Home

Ken@Home — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:49:15 +0000

I just sent an e-mail asking if I was eligible for rehire so that I could pursue interests elsewhere and they told me I’d have to apply and somebody would contact me. I had to come out and just ask “I don’t want to work for you again, I just want to know if I’m eligible so I can work for the competition.”. Haven’t heard back from them. LOL

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Oh come on now. You don’t want to go back for KBR. YOu just are not a team player…”not eligible for rehire”! LOL

By: lookingforlogcapIV

lookingforlogcapIV — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:23:13 +0000

How do you know if KBR has somehow placed you on a blacklist? And if you were wrongly blacklisted how on earth can you correct it? It’s the almighty’s word (KBR) against your word.

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Contact KBR HR and ask them if you are eligible for rehire. I am going to ask around to see if there is an attorney who wants to take a look at this as a class action. I suppose it would be against Fluor and Dyncorp as well if they are adhering to a KBR blacklist.

By: gungho

gungho — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:56:34 +0000

some folks will be surprised that when Fluor takes over that they will not go with Fluor as others will be. They will be on the “stay behind team” and still associated with KBR until released. Will these stay behind types be the Leesville Mafia, Bosnian mafia , etc and stay and “lose” money while waiting to be released to Fluor?

By: Curious

Curious — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:46:16 +0000

A couple of rumors are floating around that maybe some folks here can confirm.

I have heard several folks are being notified that Fluor has denied them jobs based on KBR’s stating they are not eligible for rehire. I have also heard that former KBR management types, now Fluor management types, are bending the rules for their friends and family and getting them hired at Fluor, even though they were terminated by KBR.

By: BCJ

BCJ — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:07:38 +0000

Each time a person was terminated by KBR in Iraq for something minor, KBR Supvrs. knew that they would fly them back to Iraq because KBR would receive more money from DoD, treat these terminated employees as new-hires, just so they could get more funds. Of course all the while trying to make it appear that some obscure rule or policy was violated when in-fact nothing was done.
Is it possible to try and get an answer to this question?
THX for all you folks to for those of us who tried to do what was right, moral, and ethical while serving the military in Iraq and who where terminated for something rediculious and brought-back.

By: Curious

Curious — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:16:05 +0000

I have heard that Fluor has shut down internet connectivity and employees can now only access Fluor’s Intranet site from company computers. Wonder if Fluor has started it transition to the darkside or maybe Stansky is just upset that MSSparky has a larger following that the old “Bruce’s Blog” did back in the day?

Ms Sparky’s Response:
OMG!!! Totally forgot about “Bruce’s Blog”. Bruce Stanski’s attempt to communicate with the peasants! Thanks for that little flashback!

Yes.. I have heard the same and I haven’t had any obvious Fluor IP addresses hitting my blog in about a week. I was told that Fluor employees can only access the Fluor Intranet. No internet from Fluor computers. So they can’t communicate privately with their families, with the CID, with the DoDIG, with the DCMA even after work hours. I wonder how the DoD feels about that? They can’t shop on line for those most necessary of items that can’t be purchased at the PX even after work hours. And most importantly they can’t access Ms Sparky.

There seems to be a pattern developing here. First KBR totally restricted their employees access to the free world by restricting the use of personal cell phones, personal computers, anti KBR/pro KBR employee websites….most importantly to me….Ms Sparky.

Then you have all these KBR manager hop the fence to Fluor like Bruce Stanski and Jeff Uribe. Now Fluor has restricted it’s employees from the internet. That is just so very KBR. I will be very surprised if some former KBR manager such Jeff Uribe or Bruce Stanski was not the one who came up with this amazing idea.

If you have nothing to hide, why block the ability to communicate. The problem is Fluor isn’t the one that has something to hide. But former KBR managers do. Those very same former KBR managers that are now running Fluor! I am very disappointed with Fluor for allowing this to happen. I guess I am just going to have to blog about this in depth.

I am going to report this to the DoDIG. It is my opinion that Fluor is trying to impede the anonymous reporting of Fraud Waste and Abuse to the DODIG hotline. Former KBR employees that will now be working for Fluor will be more likely to report the FW&A to the hotline now that they no longer work for KBR and now they are severely impeded. I suggest that you all report this to the DoDIG as well. hotline@dodig.mil

By: joss jones

joss jones — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:06:46 +0000

Does anyone have any info on cac cards and such.
Came back on leave in june sent in my resignation and asked for guidance on paperwork etc have been pretty much blown off.
Was a Master Electrician in country 4.6months
any help on who to contact etc would be great

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Don’t destroy it. KBR should be contacting you for it soon. They have an entire CAC Recover Team. My advice to you is to do all communication via email so you have that documented. Ask for a signed receipt. Another thing you can do if you live near a military base it turn it in at that CAC office. Be sure to get a receipt for it and keep it.

By: Baboo Remembers

Baboo Remembers — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:37:46 +0000

DynCorp is currently waiting on task order awards to be delivered for Afghanistan regarding Base Camp and FOB construction. Employees will be sent to Kandahar or Bagram. One source thought the word would happen last week. So anytime soon maybe a week or so. That’s my best guess it might be longer.

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Thanks for that info.

By: chick

chick — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:15:17 +0000

romulus,

so true. when i said i was getting off the horse, i meant out of the pasture too. i’m ready to come home. i don’t want to be back over here when i’m done.

Ms Sparky’s Response:
I’d say you’ve done your time. Don’t forget those Docs.

By: Romulus

Romulus — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:47:23 +0000

to chick……

you will see more vetting for positions that may sound like KBR’s old backyard…both Agility and Taos are connected to DynCorp. In their JV or agreement, each group be it Agility or Tao’s get’s so much out of any projects that DynCorp gets awarded. I hate to say it, but you can go to any company that provides military support in both sustainment and contingency right now and unfortunately, you will find a lot of ex-KBR. As previously mentioned, not all are worthless. But doesn’t it seem like this contracting business just totally forgot the common sense of things? That’s what happened with KBR. Too many military mind in one room, ego’s up to the ceiling, sooner or later they create a war within themselves and involve people around. Actual war is bad enough, adding mental war to the daily life of someone working 84+ hours a week is just asking for a disaster to happen; and as said, here we are.

Romulus….

Ms Sparky’s Response:
That is a really valid point. Military Officers need the fight. If they don’t have one they make. So let’s just keep the rank and file pissed off all the time!

By: chick

chick — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:17:11 +0000

I’m familiar with Cerjan, Cosumano forgot about him. I’ve been with KBR for 5 years. I’m getting off the horse since its starting to limp on one leg.

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Smart move!

By: .....

..... — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:04:08 +0000

Thanks Romulus,

Cosumano didn’t come onboard with KBR until 2005. I believe he replaced Craig Peterson. Also at Agility is Paul Cerjan who was the LOGCAP HQ Program Mgr. in Iraq 2004-2006(?).

Ms Sparky’s Response:
You guys are going to come in so handy for my “Generals Club” and “Former KBR Managers” posts

By: Romulus

Romulus — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:58:54 +0000

This weekend, I will add more info about Agility…yes there are a lot of ex-KBR in there…including Joe Cosumano..if you joined KBR in LOGCAP3 you should be familiar with his name…he was one of the top dogs in KBR…now, he is currently the CEO – President of one of Agility’s subsidiary company….additionally, if you were in the US Army, you should’ve heard of him, he was a Lt.Gen….once again, we see how this whole contracting is connecting the people in the top brass….i can’t quite discount the fact that some if not most of this same mentality is the reason why this business is so screwed up. There’s a reason why it’s called civilan contracting and contractor, it’s because its not being done by the military! No disrespect to our military officers, but when you start having the same contractors lead by some of these ex- “top” military brass who’s been leading folks the military way, and most probably even his/her personal life, its just a matter of time, those 30+ years of military glory will beg to come out. You have an going war, your company is in the frontlines, by all means, get that SME in there, get that military intel, decision maker to make sure everything is accounted for, get that ex-commander in there. But when you’re trying to run a business, have employees treated equally based on current labor laws, provide incentives to keep the right people, to do whatever it takes to make the company succeed, then you get someone who knows how to run a business, not someone who knows which DSN number to call in Washington or in CENTCOM!

just my 5 cents…i may need the extra 3 cents cause’ i mentioned Washington and CENTCOM in there!

Romulus

Ms Sparky’s Response:
These DoD contractors are running their businesses like military units. Unlimited sums of money are available if you have the right connections, soldiers do what they are told and if not they can be seriously punished and if they screw up they can just cover it up…classify it, call it something else or pretend it never happened.

WE ARE CIVILIANS not soldiers. LAWS APPLY….deal with it. If you aren’t happy about having to abide by the whole “law thing” talk to your buddies who came up with the LOGCAP program.

By: chick

chick — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:54:34 +0000

i don’t know. but maybe it’ll help some folks who got RIF’d. but then again, be careful what you wish for, right?

Ms Sparky’s Response:
You got that right!

By: .....

..... — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:39:47 +0000

Agility – a lot of the top brass is former KBR top brass

I have heard there are issues?

Ms Sparky’s Response:
And I am sure they are acting perplexed.

By: chick

chick — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:28:56 +0000

Hey everyone… CHECK OUT THIS:

http://www.indeed.com/q-Iraq,-jobs.html

I found this earlier today in my email about a clss pm job with agility/taos..

SURPRISINGLY, DEFAC, ELECTRICIANS… MWR?????

Maybe KBR is going to sell the CLSS contract?

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Hmmmm

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:29:50 +0000

“Curious said,on June 19th, 2009 at 6:48 pm What about the folks that reported someone who was in the position or was a member of the KBR friends and family plan, got terminated and the box checked ineligible for rehire. Then KBR has an epiphany and discovers the “complainer” was telling the truth, is KBR going back and correcting the employee files for those that were wrongly terminated? This has never happened that I am aware of.”

Yes, it has happened. KBR won’t apologize. They just don’t give a damn.

It’s a crying shame. B&R (LogCap2) in the Balkans was a very professional operation. Many of those old-timers were sent oin LogCap3, but were pushed out by the “new” people with their poor management skills.

Ms Sparky’s Response:
KBR has proven time and time again their primary agenda is to make money. Being a fair and just employer is not even in the equation.

By: Baboo Remembers

Baboo Remembers — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:02:46 +0000

Just one more attempt to write people up and send them home…only to be replaced by a TCN!

Ms Sparky’s Response:
That’s what it sounds like to me.

By: Caps&Lanyards

Caps&Lanyards — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:40:06 +0000

“The response from the security guy was there are a couple contractors that don’t wear there lanyards you can go to.”

I would think that the Military has better things to do in a combat zone than deal with a contractor that causes added security risks by using their employees as free advertising space!

Increased risk, increased liability and troops potentially being engaged over a BASEBALL CAP??? WTF

Ms Sparky’s Repsonse:
Yep!! If KBR would spend the same amount of time and energy to do the job right, wouldn’t things be grand!

By: Baboo Remembers

Baboo Remembers — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:20:24 +0000

Take one for team means being hung out to dry. More KBR crap to save themselves. KBR will not help anyone.

Ms Sparkt’s Response:
Yes it does!