I did pax 135 commuter airline work in a turboprop. I nearly died of boredom. After the first six months, I didn't even need an approach plate. Then they folded and I wound up in a C402. I learned ALOT about single pilot IFR in a very short time. Now I do the same job in a jet across three countries.
If you dislike terminals as much as I do and can't see yourself dealing with passengers and you are a hands-on outdoors worker instead of a uniform-wearing pilot, freight is fun. But the night shift will age you prematurely, and the planes are old and sometimes underequipped. At least it stays interesting.
It really doesn't matter all that much after awhile what you are in. Quality
of life and your family matter more. Create a life as well as a career.
Simple, but not so obvious. And not so easy.
