Given your circumstances you shouldn't go to Silver. The training is not good and many people wash out. I wouldn't expect you to get extra sim sessions if you are struggling either that's been hit or miss. The Saab is not an easy or hard airplane to master but being rushed through training will not increase your chances at passing. I think I saw you fly King Airs for Air Ambulence that's great experience, but it's not going to make your training that much if at all easier. In fact I'm surprised you struggled at RAH lots of Silver alums have gone there and Said the 170 program was better and easier than what Silver has to offer. So being in your shoes I'd be very weary about going there. There is other regionals that come to mind with much better training programs and give extra sims if need be that I'd consider first. QOL is fully defined per each person nobody can give you an honest answer in that department. Upgrades are not quick they had a few and that's it that averaged 2yrs on property as far as travel benefits youre on United as an express pilot so you're pretty much last on the list. Since you're going to be on reserve you'll have 11days off a month to travel. Good luck in your decision barring on major screw up at the interview you'll get the job they need every body with a pulse they can get.