Originally Posted by Mr Spooner

Ask SAAB and he will tell you things are a little scary with Newark and XJET.

Upgrade will not take as long as everyone thinks. Most of the Cpts for the Q are senior Saab Cpts and most are looking to fly it for a year to get the experience and then move on. Another group of Cpts are older guys who want to fly the Q for a year or two and retire. There are few Cpts on the Q who plan on flying it for years to come. And remember, that there may be more Q's coming in IAH and United will want some as well.

I would take the Q if I was coming in for training. Even a two year upgrade is shorter than any other airline 70+ seat plane.
Whatever you do, good luck.