The problem is that "job" is synonymous with "entitlement to food, cars, and whatnot". There would be considerably less uproar over job creation if the jobless were guaranteed a house in the suburbs, an automobile, and food for a spouse and two kids.

Given the choice between

1. Being satisfied that society is moving forward in some abstract sense because your job has been rendered unnecessary.

and

2. Being reasonably sure that there will be a roof over your head and food in your children's bellies in a year and a day.

most people pick 2.