history: A very dear friend of mine, against a mountain of challenges, got his dream job recently and is doing really well. I have so much respect for how tenacious he has been in getting information together and contacting the necessary people.
current: One of my very dear friends got his dream job recently. He was so diligent in finding information and contacts. I so respect what he's achieved.
next: that's cool. I wish I had my dream job