4 Quotes by Janet Watermeier

Because of the low unemployment rate, many local employers are already tapping into the retiree market by offering flexible hours and benefits for flex-time employees. Progressive companies often seek out retiree employees as they have found they generally have a strong work ethic.

Southwest Florida will capture its fair share of boomers. But we'll have to deal with transportation issues, work-force housing issues, water-supply issues, and health-care and retirement care will get reshaped.

It's sunny. We have no income tax. I think a lot of boomers will stay put and get second and third homes, and we're a candidate for that.

They know the system and just need some upgrades and enhancements. It's not that we are rewarding a bad company. They are a good company. But we just need to make the system work better, so you won't have to wait so long for your bags.