Rather than fearing impostor syndrome, realize that it's a feeling that can ultimately be a sign you're on the right track and can also motivate you, writes Kristin Wong. When you feel a bit insecure about your job, this awareness helps to focus your energy on getting better at your work and encourages you to keep pushing.

The Paycheck Fairness Act was introduced in Congress by Democrats on Wednesday in an effort to stop pay disparity between men and women based solely on gender. The act would require employers to prove pay differences between employees are based on job performance only, and it prevents employers from firing an employee for discussing pay.

Email can be a powerful networking tool when used strategically, such as making new connections by way of your current network, advises Workology's Jessica Miller-Merrell. A succinct email to one of your connections describing your intent to grow your career and a polite request to get an introduction with a person they are connected to at a company you're interested in is sometimes all it takes to get your foot in the door.

Rhode Island is the only state where public-school teachers are paid more than average, according 2017 data from the Labor Department. In the 1990s, public-school teachers in 26 out of 42 states received above-average salaries.

Experts estimate that accepting a counteroffer from your current employer is a smart career move in only about 5% to 25% of cases, a recent Heidrick & Struggles survey found. In general, it's a better to accept the job at the new company if you feel it would move your career forward, survey respondents agreed.

Your resume accounts for about 10% of getting hired, suggests Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison, while getting a "warm introduction" from your network is far more effective. While having a good resume is essential, knowing someone who can help get your foot in the door at a company is far more important, Burnison says.

Burnout caused by working too many hours has become a social norm, points out leadership expert Elizabeth Whittaker-Walker. Experts describe nine things to watch out for to avoid burning out, such as forgetting to each lunch, missing deadlines more frequently and putting off your friends.

A rare crossbreed of the durian fruit -- which is reportedly only harvested in limited quantity every three years -- is being sold at a supermarket in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, for approximately $1,000 each. The owner of the fruits has already sold two of the variety known as J-Queen.