Sounds like a plan! Does the school have an associate degree program? It's sounds overkill to get a 2nd bachelors degree. I'm sure you are familiar with the military comp exam to get a FAA commercial instrument for your military training. Perhaps you could also challenge the CGI (Certified Ground Instructor) for advanced and instrument and see if the school will hire you to teach ground school topics as an Adjunct. This way you don't have to take "crappy jobs". Eventually getting the CFI is a great way to build flight time.
There are so many pathways...good luck!