About me
I am planning to put some applications in by the end of this month and am trying to figure out where I should try to go. I have been working as a CFI and have +1500TT and around 130ME time ATP minimums etc. I also have a 4 year degree eligible for Envoy bonus.
My end game is to try to get on with Emirates who apparently like time in jets over 50,000lbs, and I have heard they are calling people with time in the CRJ200 from another forum.

What I'm looking for
I saw someone else with a similar thread but I have some slightly different questions. I have been trying to research and read up on the different regionals with an eye toward them continuing to exist after I start working there, quality of life, and the airframe(as or heavier than CRJ200) since I would like to do this in as few moves as possible without being too painful.

The reason I'm asking for help is because a lot of the company specific threads get into technical talk about contracts which is difficult to follow but I'm sure is important in terms of QOL and the companies outlook.

I am thinking Skywest because
The pay is decent after the first year and I have made it on less than 1st year pay.
The planes they fly are what I'm looking for except EMB120

or possibly Trans States because
They pay even for leg cancellation
They are supposed to get 50 MRJ which might help with UAE(but according to some they might really just lease them to keep debt off the mainline carrier?)

Basically I have no idea what is happening on the business side and can't make an informed decision of where to go and how it will pan out . I know I shouldn't chase upgrades, everyone hates PBD, and...scope agreements may not be my friend right now. Anything I am missing or should look for please tell me. Thanks.