I love it when people try and make new guys feel bad for wanting to fly newer equipment. Why fly a 175 or jet, instead of a 145 or prop?

The fact is that newer equipment is more appealing, and generally pays more.

To the new guys, that's not to say that it makes sense to chase an airframe. After around 300 hours, maybe 4-6 months, the novelty and wow factor of the airplane will wear off. Oher things (like upgrade time, pay, time off, job stability) will weigh more heavily on your mind than what type of airplane you fly.

Nobody bids an airplane for the sake of flying that plane. There are always other overriding factors (base, pay, time off).

That being said, go to a regional with growth potential. Don't pick a place that is shrinking. If you want to go to an airline, and find out that many of the pilots are leaving, that should be a huge red flag.