Just google any profession in the world and it will say shortage. Doctors/ engineers/ teachers - check and see....! It is very difficult to get a secure job as a pilot particularly in a area near to where you live. Google unemployed pilots Europe/ Asia etc very high percentage. 15-20 % unemployed.
If people have to pay for training - that for a start would suggest there is no shortage. Then pay for a type rating....or pay for experience. Flying is a dream job for many people and therefore many people train already....