What bird would you want?

I think I would like to have a conure. I would have to meet one to be sure though. When I was researching parrots some time ago I came across them and they sounded like absolutely delightful birds. Their personalities sounded so nice and interesting. Unfortunately they cost so much, like over $600 several years ago, so probably even more now, so that was not an option for me.

What I would really like to have in a bird is a great personality, a bird that wants to interact with me, but is not so needy as to be upset that I have a life outside the home. My bird would need to be able to entertain itself during working hours because I am single and have a job. I had a Quaker parrot for about 6 months and found out she was not a good fit due to my not being home enough to entertain her, plus she was possessive and squawked at me a lot when I didn't do what she wanted.