I was in a similar situation. I was going to a regional then COVID came and halted that. I had already given a month's notice so they had a hold on me and with uncertain times ahead what could I do. I was given the ultimatum to captain or leave so I ended up signing a 30 month contract but that came with a type, ATP and PIC time. A year and a half later I haven't gotten a call from anyone large even with references in so I'm assuming I'll be going back to a regional with a contract to pay back. If your company is solid and respects your time, it isn't a bad move to log PIC time especially if you're flying a lot. However I believe checking part 135 and part 121 boxes on applications will carry more weight. It just depends on if you can stomach the paycut and commuting from what I have been told from a few guys that left where I'm at for the regionals. Good luck!