Short version:

I'm getting a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, but want to join Air Force. Should I join the Air Force as an officer or start a business after graduation?

The full version is below, sorry it's so long 😧

I'm a fourth year at college seeking a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship. If all goes well I will be graduating in the Spring. I'm trying to decide what to do after graduation.

On one hand, I want to own a business and that's what these last few years have been leading up to. Our school basically has us start a business as our senior project, so I know by the time I graduate I'll at least have a small side business to motivate me. My life has felt like it's been leading me to own a business ever since I was very young. So I know this is what I want to do, it's my passion.

On the other hand, I have this reoccurring desire to join the Air Force. My dad, uncle, and several relatives have been in the Air Force and a few have been in other branches of the US military. This and a few other reasons have made me want to join the Air Force. I considered joining right after high school and getting my bachelor's degree while I was enlisted, but I changed my mind. Mostly I was afraid I'd fail and regular college seemed easier. I also felt it would stop me from reaching my dream of being a business owner.

Well now that I'm in my final year of college, the thought of joining has crept back into my mind. My dad and I talked about it and he told me since I have a Bachelor's degree I can join not as enlisted but as an officer. I will make good money, will work in a mostly managerial position, and after I retire I would still be paid. I also could work to get my Master's degree if I wanted to. I would be able to retire young like my uncle (50) and be able to go into business then.

I just can't figure out if I should join the Air Force or not. I know I need to do more research, talk to a recruiter, my uncle, and a few other people. But I feel like getting your opinions would be a nice way to help straighten out my feelings.