Hey guy I am currently work for a small corporate flight department and make about 100K/year, gone 18 days a month (17-18 nights away) I am considering Regional Airlines as I want to work for the legacy Airlines as soon as possible.

Would you guys leave in my situation and take a pay cut for some time and apply at the legacy airlines or stay put and slowly built hours. We fly about 400 hours/year

I am a First officer
2000 hours TT
500 jet time
Live and fly out of OKC
Have small kids

I have considered Skywest or Envoy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.