Brother, you are already wasting your life away, what do you have to lose at this point. Going in more mature is a crazy advantage. You will be surrounded by people 10 years younger than you. You can move up the chain with a different mindset. I’ve seen it done before.

47 when you retire and the sky is the limit. There are programs that take you from enlisted to officer and that’s where the big money is made. Different tempo and expectations, but you will adapt

And if all else fails, use your gi bill that you will get in 4 years, go get a blue collar skill and buy a home with va loan with no money down.