Exactly this!

If I were mentoring pilots at this point, I would recommend Endeavor as a first step. Work there at a decent wage until you have about 800hrs 121 and then move to whatever company has the shortest upgrade at that time. It will take 18-24 months to accrue 1000hr 121 time, why spend anymore of that time at poverty wages than you have to?

Using a flow or any incentive that is more than 2-3 years in the future in the airline industry is poor career planning.

Career progression is currently similar at all the regionals therefor choose an airline based on Domicile, Pay/work rules, and lifestyle/commute.

Why risk a 2 leg commute to a low paid regional for a flow that may or may not be available after the 8+ years it will take you to reach it?