The problem right now is the jobs aren't shifting. Chronic unemployment is the norm for young people and less educated older workers. We are automating WAY faster than new jobs can be created.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-economy-employment-... http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gworxUlu27o/VPmu_-G-ykI/AAAAAAAAik... https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/US_Unemp... etc...