Slim, those numbers are a bit misleading. We're in a situation that is really unprecedented in the US - our largest generation is retiring, and a many of the members of that generation are retiring before they hit 65. We're facing a situation where we could simultaneously see negative job growth and declining unemployment. That's good for the employees, but it makes life very difficult for employers, as it will become increasingly difficult to fill positions, and wages will probably have to increase simply to persuade people to return to the workforce.
Further, having positive job growth following the burst of an economic bubble is pretty impressive. Throw 9/11 on top of that, and the job growth we've seen is pretty impressive.