Q400
The UK’s sole operator does not expect inexperienced pilots (or anyone in fact) to pay for their own type rating. It’s done as part of the initial company induction and training, and the only ‘cost’ to the pilot is a liability to repay part of the bond if he leaves within 3 years. A rare thing these days, so please don’t give our management ideas.
A Dash type rating on your licence would only assist in your desire to jump the queue if; (a) it came with significant hours (i.e. 500+) on type, and; (b) we were recruiting - and we’re not.
You would be wasting your money.