history: My old boss put in a good word for me at a new organization and helped me land a new job. My boss at my old job was nice enough to put in a good word for me at a new organization and helped me land a higher paying job!
current: That's awesome! It really pays not to burn bridges, you never know when someone from your past can help you out like that.
next: Absolutely. He was a great boss and I'm very thankful that he was willing to help me.