I just got promoted from mso 6 to mso 5.

Been with the ministry for 2.5 years.
Just got a call from hr that even though I am promoted I will only start getting my incremental pay this year after the date of my emplacement which is nov !!!!!!!

What fcuking rubbish is this ????!!!! So a lot people promoted and draw new pay in apr I have to suck thumb till nov??????!!!!!!!