If you have the flight time to get on with a regional that has a base in your area, I would suggest that. That being said, I loved my experience as a 135 freight dog. I just don't think being a freight dog looks as good to the hiring board. It seems some of the regionals are offering better deals these days so apply and see what happens. My experience in this game has been that it helps who you know and how hard you are willing to get to know those people.