SketchUp is a simple, but amazing program, once you learn how to use it properly. And V-ray is an awesome complement, the results you can make are very realistic.
Ps: I got a third job, starting tomorrow I'll be teaching SketchUp in an institute. This is one of the reasons I have been a little lost the past days, I'm was prepparing myself for the interview and now for the classes.
@mbell - Congratulations on your new job. In my eyes you have the dream job :)