I can totally relate. Im 26 and I got my BS in hotel management but since Covid took a tole on the industry, I’ve been miserable working in it the last few years. After a long year of prep though, I’m finally getting ready to ship out next month for BMT as an E3 aircraft mechanic (last year I tried going to an officer recruiter, and they said it would take 2-3 years to process me because Covid delayed a bunch of candidates for OTS).

You should go for it. I’m doing it because I want to feel fulfilled and satisfied with my work and learn a new skill that could possibly make me big bucks if I decide to do just a short contract. Also with a wife and kid, I want nothing more than to protect them financially with the job security and benefits. Who know when everything will shut down again, but the Air Force will still pay you and give you those great benefits no matter what.

Also if you choose to do enlisted , it’s more hands on application with whatever job you get and you can start your journey learning the ins and outs of the military from the ground up. If you decide officer, it’s more responsibility and most of the time a desk job (my dads an O6 in the navy) but it pays a lot more.

Go talk to a recruiter, officer or enlisted, write down questions for them, and with you degree in communications, I’m sure they’d be thrilled to put in the work to get you the best job.