history: I got a promotion at work today! It took me over 5 years of trying but I got it finally! I finally got promoted! It's been a rough 5 years but I got it! Oh wow! Congratulations on getting promoted_comma_ that is awesome!!
current: I've had to put up with so much red tape and it finally paid off today! Thank you so much!
next: I bet, that's usually how it goes, but so glad to hear of your promotion. I bet you're super happy!