Python isn't bad, though it can also be constricting. Java is of course the kind of language likely to land you in Enterprise Country. Maybe you can pick up Clo

Python isn't bad, though it can also be constricting. Java is of course the kind of language likely to land you in Enterprise Country. Maybe you can pick up Clojure though? And yeah, as a web dev myself, everytime i have to touch JS i walk away with a headache. Also, if you want something challenging, but not quite C, maybe give Rust a chance. I hear lots of companies with fun stuff are using it.