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08/09/2004: "Halliburton KBR Application"

I'm in the process of applying to work in Iraq with Halliburton KBR. Here is one question:

QUESTION 3:
Living and Working Conditions

• You will be working and living on a Military style camp.
• You will be confined to the base at all times.
• You will be living in tent city….in an 8-10 man GP Medium tent. (like on the show MASH)
• You will be issued a sleeping bag and cot.
• Weather is EXTREME….During the summer time it can be as hot as 150 degrees and as low as 0 degrees and snow in the winter.
• It is a VERY dusty and dirty environment, so expect be dirty a majority of the time.
• Sand and dust storms are VERY common and you will get dust and sand in your eyes, mouth and nose. Expect to have a layer on your clothes, food and in your living quarters. There is no escaping the sand and dust!
• Showers are cold; when you do get a shower….and sometimes you might take a shower by the same water bottle that you drink from.
• You can expect to see a lot of mice, rats, snakes (cobras), scorpions, ticks, sand fleas, and camel spiders in the camp and living quarters.
• The camps or bases can be potentially dangerous. (example: random gun fire, rocket propelled grenades, mortar rounds and land mines)
• All positions are very hands on regardless of your position/title, and every employee must be able and prepared to do physical labor.
• You will be provided with 3 meals per day. This may consist of hot meals and MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat).
• Working schedule is 7 days a week….8-12 hours per day (possibly more depending on position).
• If there is a Biological or Chemical attack and you are a casualty your body will be CREMATED and sent home.

Do you accept these conditions and wish to continue?
YES
NO

Call me an excitement junkie.

Replies: 2 Comments

on Tuesday, August 10th, Alex said

Wow. Despite the controversy surrounding Haliburton and Iraq, you have to give credit to the workers for having the bravery to serve under these conditions to help right the economy over there. The last thing anyone needs is a failed Iraq, no matter who you support.

on Friday, August 13th, Len D Nord said

I would appreciate it if someone could email me at lennynord@msn.com how to contact a recruiter from kbr in regards to employment in Iraq