The Trump administration said it is offering financial incentives for nearly all civilian full-time federal workers to quit as part of plans to drastically shrink the size of the government.

The email sent to employees says those who leave their posts voluntarily will receive about eight months of salary, but they have to choose to do so by Feb 6.

The buyout offer to those who do not want to return to the office is part of the president's plan to shrink the US government.