Anyone in the last 15 years who thought they would obtain any work related to a degree in English lit was either lied to or delusional.
I got a foolish degree 50 years ago in English and Philosophy 50 years ago.
Realizing it was foolish I got some voc-tech training and was successful after that.
Young people need to look to what other skill set they may have besides the liberal arts degree they got in college. I have used Instacart delivery people and they are generally well groomed and polite. They are strong enough to handle heavy groceries and could easily learn to be nurses’ aides. Some of the Lyft drivers with whom I have engaged in conversation were studying to be nursing assistants.\
A little thinking outside the box is required, especially nowdays.