2. What additional programming/scripting languages should I learn in conjuntion with Perl to better enhance my "all-around" programming possibilities? In other words, what additional languages work well with Perl?

As a builder would never attempt to build a house with just a hammer, neither should the programmer attempt to use but one tool in his profession.

In other words, the more tools you have in your toolbox, the better off you'll be. I personally enjoy writing Perl code. It makes me smile, it makes me glad to be in the profession that I'm in. On the other hand, I make my living using tools such as Visual Basic, Java, Delphi...C# has really grabbed my interest lately as well.

In the end, it will depend most importantly on your interest in learning other tools and technologies.

You should also remember that it's not just programming languages that make a good "all around" programmer. It's the soft skills, it's being able to take a problem and break it down into its essential pieces, it's about being able to translate geek speak into something an end-user can comprehend. :-)

Good luck in your pursuits!

mike