What about clojure? With a Java background it's easier to grasp, has all the modern features and a friendly, supportive community. It's load of fun, you could e

What about clojure? With a Java background it's easier to grasp, has all the modern features and a friendly, supportive community. It's load of fun, you could even use SICP with it. For job opportunities you need a good load of luck with any functional language. With such a close integration with Java you have a high chance for a stealth clojure project. :-)