Well, yeah. 25% unemployment means 75% are employed. The problem is that "English majors" like Dan think they are above selling men's wear for a living. They will learn otherwise, if things follow the likely trajectory.
Sadly, I think you may be mistaken.
The Government makes it possible to exist via transfer payments of all sorts for subsidized housing with subsidized food and subsidized gas/electric. Use the cash to buy 40's and 7-11 burritos and life is good.
No longer does an empty belly provide an incentive to work.