Whether you are an English, a Comparative Literature or any major focused in these similar areas, you've sadly heard these seven things before.
"Have you ever considered going into teaching?"
I don't think I can do the whole teaching thing well, tbh.
"How are you going to get a job?"
Through networking, internships, and even better yet--- applying to jobs!
"I'm sure you don't want to starve"
I'm just not even going to answer you.
"Well it's hard to get into that industry"
There's a thing called persistence and hard work.
"Do you want to work as a news reporter?"
I guess?
"Why didn't you go into finance/business/marketing etc.?"
Because I'm not good with numbers, that's why.
"So you want to be a writer? I can't wait to read your books!"
And I'm sure you'll be my number one fan.