Degree or any other vocational degree as Back Up doesnt bring you very far in case you cannot find a job. Companies see your F ATPL and know that you will be gone whenever the chance pops up to continue flying. Why would they take you then?
When I was applying for non aviation jobs, I was asked this question. What would you do if you get the chance to get pilot job? You would be a really good liar if you could say without a blink of an eye that you will say NO to that pilot job.
Only possibility is to get ground handling job at airport. And via that way get in contact with maybe an chief pilot of some airline.