It is the opposite. The more SQL you use the less you will want to use ORMs. Many ORMs are basically a black box and you're never really sure if they are doing

It is the opposite. The more SQL you use the less you will want to use ORMs. Many ORMs are basically a black box and you're never really sure if they are doing exactly what you want to do or adding some unnecessary crap, especially if you have very complex queries. No good developer uses ORMs for anything significant.