Starting yesterday, Doonesbury at GoComics is apparently running a series on academic employment. Start here: gocomics.com/doonesbury/2021/07/19. It continues today. Note that these are archival 'toons.
Slate has an article worth a read. It is about the high cost and debt load of masters programs, especially in the arts. It suggests that a change in regulations is needed: slate.com/business/2021/07/…
@GoodDeeds, since you are here at the moment, let me thank you, personally, for the vigilance you have been showing in improving a lot of questions. Your username was well chosen.