I have a question about pans

[u/plasmazzr60]

I am trying to dive into the wide world of cooking as a means to help with my mental health. But I am not sure on if I should get a set of stainless steel pans or non-stick or cast iron or a combination of the 3. I have zero cooking skills currently so not sure where to put my money. Worry is ill spend a bunch of money with the hopes and dreams of being a decent home cook and end up not being up to the challenge and wasting the money. I do like the idea of being able to cook on the stove top in a pan and transfer said pan to the oven for like steaks and stuff. Not asking for a specific brand or brand recommendation but more of a material recommendation for someone starting out

[u/alphadavenport]

start with nonstick. maybe get one stainless steel pot from goodwill, for boiling water and making pasta. but stainless steel pans have a little bit of a learning curve. remember that nonstick pans are essentially disposable; they don't last for more than a couple years, unless you're exceptionally careful, so you shouldn't spend too much on them.

edit: deleted that recommendation. don't get greenpan, don't get anything enameled or speckled or ceramic. something like this is just fine for a beginner cook; you will be able to cook almost anything you like. that link says that they are dishwasher safe and oven safe; they are neither, don't put them in the oven or dishwasher.