What do you think about the pay gap between enlisted and officers?

I keep hearing this assertion that people rather be enlisted than an officer. Either they're stupid or just stupid, I'm willing to bet on both. Only the stupids would want to be a janitor with minimum wage salary.

PVT “I don’t known” first day in unit has only one person and equipment he or she is responsible for, but 2LT “doesn’t have a clue” first day is responsible for 40(+-), supplies, equipment, training, vehicles, etc. PVT is learning how to become part of a team, 2LT is learning how to lead PLT of teams. PVT answers for everything he or she does right or wrong. 2LT answers for everything their PLT does good or bad.

There is no pay gap, a gap indicates unfair or unequal pay. There are opportunities for enlisted to become Officers. It is a choice.

I will say that with hard work and dedication promotions in the enlisted ranks carried through to a rewarding career. Being with Soldiers day in and day out was my reward. Officers are stuck behind a desk from the time they join. Enlisted time is much different, for me it was rewarding. Having had turned down multiple offers to transition, it was never a question for me.

Now in retirement life is good and still no regret.