What's the difference between payment between for mental work and that for physical work?

I think there is a big difference. Mental work, like being a doctor or an engineer, usually needs more education and special skills. So, these people often get high salaries. Physical work, like working in construction or cleaning, is important too, but it doesn't always require a high level of education. So, the pay is [...]

These days, mental work is usually paid more than physical work for several reasons. First, people who do mental work, like office jobs, often need special education or skills. On the other hand, physical work, like construction, doesn't always require education, so it's paid less. Second, mental work is often connected to jobs in technology [...]