history:  I was starting a new job and so thrilled to be doing something different. I'd been at my old job for 6 years. I'm starting a new job next week! Can't wait to be doing something different for a change! That's great. What will you be doing at your new job?
current: Thanks! Graphic design mostly. At my old job I was a manager and it was horrible.
next: Sometimes being a manager is the worst job you can have at a place, you seem to be the one who gets blamed for everything.