Company issues specific job ad recruiting 'Karens'

'Do you think of yourself as a critic with impeccable taste, who is not afraid to express your feelings, opinions and judgments?' Then please, apply! Photo / Dehumidifier.com.

You don't need to actually be named Karen, but you do need to be "Karen in nature" for a new job that's offering $65/hour to review products online.

The job listing by US site DehumidifierCritic.com is causing waves for seeking someone "hypercritical and opinionated" to write three product reviews per week, while answering and maintaining a "Call-a-Karen" service.

The job listing specifies that "the right 'Karen' will be initially contracted to three months employment, with the view to extend if the service is popular.

"We are recruiting a woman to write three (honest) reviews a week for our website, as well as be the voice and authority behind our Call-A-Karen service, which will see potential customers call for advice and recommendations on (dehumidifier) products."

In case you've been living under a rock, the name "Karen" has been used a pejorative term to describe an "angry, entitled" white woman of privilege who will often want to "speak to the manager" to complain about the tiniest inconveniences.

"Being a 'Karen' in 2020 probably means you're going to have a hard time, but I wonder how many people stop and think about the potential benefits of being or knowing a 'Karen'", said Oliver Perryman, founder of DehumidifierCritic.com.

"We want to utilise a 'Karen's' best assets and use it to ensure that we are not only providing the best experience onsite, but also helping members of the public to find the best product for them."

The company is offering a remote position, with the potential Karen working with a company phone and "flexible hours".

Applicants need to be over the age of 21, must speak English and have a professional phone manner for the Call-a-Karen service.

Applications close on Monday, August 31.