I agree, companies that exploit their pilots deserve all they get, but there are some who are OK as well (Alpine, Aerogulf, etc), from my own knowledge, and if you luck across one, it's worth staying that little extra. I'm personally not fussed about the lates and greatest technology (well, the tiltrotor look like fun......), so it's less of a priority with me. A well maintained older fleet will get my interest a lot quicker than an indifferently maintained new one.
Phil