What kind of beginner parrot is the best?

If you have never owned a parrot you may want to reconsider. They can be loud, are not naturally 'cuddly'. You are gone too long during the day and this will affect the birds behavior. The bird needs a lot of training and time. A stressed bird will feather pull, be aggressive etc. Your bird may start doing this. They also can bite very, very hard if scared or threatened.