I would give the CFI route a second thought, It sounds like you have a negative impression of CFI's. You may find you enjoy being a CFI. A CFI Multi will give you a leg up over a person with a CRJ course.....and make you a better aviator.

Being a CFI (I)(M) is still respected by most people in the Aviation Community. And is the best training (IMHO) to be an outstanding Captain