Malemployment is not mere “man bites dog” hype designed to terrify English majors’ parents. The amount of education you need to get a job really has risen more than the amount of education you need to do a job. Bartender, cashier, cook, janitor, security guard, and waiter are now common jobs for college grads. Education helps workers advance in almost any line of work—whether or not they tap their education on the job. Technology has made many mentally undemanding jobs like cashiering simpler than ever, but the market still pays educated cashiers a hefty premium.
