The problem with theory v. practice

I just had my performance review with my boss. I was rated excellent and outstanding across the board. My boss put in the paperwork for me to get promoted.

In theory, I should get promoted next pay period.

In practice, all promotions are being held until the budgetary issues are resolved (continuing resolutions, omnibus spending bill, threatened presidential vetoes, etc.). So I may not get my promotion for another month or more.

How much does that suck?

I gotta tell you -- it sucks tremendously.

Fingers crossed that it happens sooner rather than later. Because I really do deserve it.

And I need am depending on getting the money.