Guest Author - Sonja Meyer

So you want to snag a great job at a big company that's family-friendly? You really think you can have your cake and eat it, too?

Well, it's possible. Really. There are big companies out there who don't mind the fact you have little ones at home. In fact, they make it easier on you with things like flex-time, job-sharing, on-site daycare and more. That's because they value your skills and experience and know that women with children can be dependable employees who rely on their job to support their families. They also know that being a mother has given you a chance to hone your time-management and supervisory skills.

But how do you find these dream jobs? The good news is that Working Mother Magazine does the research for you. Every year, the magazine compiles a list of the top family-friendly employers. Companies actually compete to get on the list and proudly market their success if they do. Seriously.

To see the most recent winners, check out Working Mother Magazine's 100 Best Companies For Working Mothers List 2002.

Good luck!