One note I would add to anyone making career choices in the near future - don’t make big plans based on today’s information. I got sidelined for 9/11 and the Great Recession. You can’t predict the future in this industry. Go back a couple of pages on any thread and the info is stale.
Here at QX, I’ve seen Q400 and E175 flight hours flip flop in a matter of 3 months. Unless you’re management, you likely won’t see it coming. If y’all have a CJO in January, I’d take it. The Q will make you a better pilot, and if you want a meal at FL350, upgrade into the E.
That said, at the moment things look great for Q FO’s wanting to build time fast. But from a commuter’s standpoint, I’d steer clear of a 2 leg commute unless you make the big move.