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?

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')

Currently, as of february 2016, an american traveling in france would be by the exchange rate. the weakness of the euro and the strength of the us dollar means that items in france cost less to an american than they otherwise would. of course, if this trend reverses and the us dollar weakens and the euro strengthens, such as was happening in early 2008, an american traveling in france would have an adverse experience because items would cost relatively more.