I do recommend learning VHDL/Verilog (it's like learning functional programming or prolog - a completely unique experience), but it really depends on what you'r

I do recommend learning VHDL/Verilog (it's like learning functional programming or prolog - a completely unique experience), but it really depends on what you're after in life. Churning out Java/Web CRUD apps is enough to earn a living, it is actually what most programmers do (and even though every such app is boring as hell, collectively it is highly important for the world).