From the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s I worked as a programmer, doing mostly C/C++ along with some assembly language. I also did some small amounts of other programming languages. In 1997 I was outsourced by the company I worked for, and I decided to go into business for myself. For the last 10 years I’ve done network support and installation, desktop support, and other computer related work as an independent contractor. I have only done a little bit of recreational programming.

If I wanted to return to being employed as a programmer again, what would be my best languages. I realize that C is still used, but I know that Java and C# are also very popular.

Which languages would I find it easiest to program in, and in which languages would I find it easiest to find a job in? Also, what types of programming would give the best pay?

Any other suggestions about doing this?