Blades don't matter.
You can fly an ATR -500, with automation, glass and everything, or you can fly a classic 72-3-4-7 with nothing but needles and gyros.

But, study has shown, that when moving to glass cockpit, pilots who have a background flying 'round dials' and classic steam-gauges, have a better situational awareness than pilots who were born with a sidestick in their hand.

For me, I like flying the old diesel, even if later it will be harder for me to get another job.