Question

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure? to be highly skilled, even if you are temporarily unemployed, is better than to lack training. being highly skilled, even if you are temporarily unemployed, is better than to lack training?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: To be highly skilled, even if you are temporarily unemployed, is better than to lack training.

Parallel structure in this context refers to Using the same pattern of words to show to different ideas that are equally relevant in the sentence.
Parallel structure is characterized by the usage of conjunctions (could be done by either using comma, 'or' , 'and')