>I am also actively learning Java. Jobs with Java and SQL seem to be in high demand. Not as much as VB but I want to have a non-Microsoft product under my belt and who has the time to learn Oracle. Beides, can't get an Oracle job without a couple years of experience.

May I suggest book to you: deitel.com authors of "Java How To Program 3rd Edition" ISBN 0-13-012507-5

So far to me, Java doesn't seem as difficult as the rap it receives. Most of that comes from OO concepts stuff I suspect. We've already been through that! :-)