hi there pilotho
the salaries on the airline industry for the workers (ground staff etc) are generally low paid, however the benefits can soon make up for this that you get i.e. concessions etc
i would go for the dispatch job, however, depending on what airline/handling agent you work for will depend on whether or not you have to start off as a csa/ramp agent etc. Personally it would be better to do this as it would help you in the long run understanding your operation etc.... I know you mentioned you got a degree but you really need to work the job to understand it, its very different in real life than on paper!!!
Good luck and one other personal piece of advise, try and work for an airline rather than a handling agent, some might disagree with that, but thats just my personal choice....