More than 8,500 U.S. Postal Service employees, including 50 in New Hampshire, have accepted an early retirement incentive.

The offer comes as the agency works with the Department of Government Efficiency on its budget.

Some postal workers believe the incentive is hurting the agency more than helping it while others who have moved on said the impact is clear.

“I have no doubt that it will further delay the mail,” said Janice Kelbe, a former USPS employee.