I would encourage you to look at it from the other direction. In other words, rather than finding a language, and then a problem you can solve using that langu

I would encourage you to look at it from the other direction. In other words, rather than finding a language, and then a problem you can solve using that language... go the other way. Find the problem you want to solve first, then find the tools to do it with. You will make money by solving a business problem. That is the end goal. The programming language isn't the goal, it's just a tool you use to accomplish a goal. Being a problem solver is the goal. I'm repeating myself on purpose, as this is crucial to understand and grasp. If you look at it that way, your options are limitless. Read this: http://kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-programmer/ http://kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-program... (and pretty much anything else he's ever written, he's prolific on HN)