Cliff Secord, you`re absolutely right!
Like I said before, it`s the misconception that pilots feel they need to fly something heavier in order to "progress" their career. I`ve fallen into the trap myself in the past and continue to warn new guys of the pros/cons, (especially when they`re looking further afield such as ME or Asia). To be perfectly honest, I think moving from a regional operator such as Flybe or Aer Lingus Regional (Stobart) to an LCC can actually be a backstep in their career, never mind an LCC further afield.
I`ve seen many ex regional guys returning after only a short time within the LCC`s and I know many others want to come back but can`t get back into the regional industry (TP).