Just curiosity...
Somewhat new diver and already love the sport like crazy. Just got my EANx cert last night! Always looking to know and understand more about the fascinating world of diving. As I have learned more, I have become intrigued by tech diving. ...............
A few non-DIR personal observations:
First, a new diver will tend to get a harsher view of the tech world than seasoned diver will. It's probably a "slow down and get the basics first" type of knee-jerk reaction from the industry in general.
Second, to your point of 'hating tech': A rec-only instructor is unlikely to want to lose a potentially serious diver to the tech world. You are a precious commodity and times are tough. In their defense, they can teach you a lot before you go tech.
Third, A lot of us tech divers paid our recreational dues and wandered into the tech world wanting something more. This isn't such a bad path, you get to experience both sides. Diving is all about experience, take your time, it isn't a race. Tech diving is different, it is a personal choice, and it comes with added risk. Speaking strictly for myself, going tech was well worth it. I don't regret my rec training either, my tech training tended to re-inforce what was learned in rec and built from there. Now to speak to my "non-DIR" disclaimer. There are different schools of thought in tech diving, DIR is one of them. I'm best described as Hogarthian. If you are intending to go DIR, there may be a case for starting into it directly and bypassing rec entirely. This was not my path so I can't say. However, there are plenty on SB who can and very likely will.
Funny how it all comes around, I recently got an air fill at my LDS instead of my usual 28% -immediately met with "Where you planning to go?"
Stay safe,
lowviz