So, imagine you’re 20 years old, living a regular life in Carlisle, and suddenly the universe decides to throw £7.5 million your way. What do you do? Quit your job, buy a superyacht, and spend your days sipping o-verpriced cocktails? If you’re James Clarkson, apparently not.

James, the newest member of the millionaire club, hit the jackpot earlier this month when his self-chosen lottery numbers aligned with the stars—or rather, the balls. And yet, here’s the twist: instead of bolting to some exotic island with no return ticket, he was back at work the very next Monday, knee-deep in fixing blocked drains. Seriously.

Let’s rewind for a second. Clarkson was chilling at his girlfriend’s house when he casually checked the National Lottery app and found out he’d won. At first, he thought he was dreaming. His girlfriend? Not impressed. Her response? A sleepy, “No, you haven’t won,” followed by rolling over and going back to sleep. Classic.

But James wasn’t imagining things. A few hours later, after huddling with his family around the phone, the Lottery confirmed he was now £7.5 million richer. Cue roast beef, champagne, and a proper family knees-up at Grandma’s house.

And while most people would be booking first-class tickets to Bali faster than you can say “tax-free jackpot,” Clarkson’s first moves were refreshingly modest. Sure, he splurged on a Cape Verde getaway and a Gucci bag for his girlfriend, but he’s also paying off his parents’ mortgage and planning to invest in season tickets to watch Manchester City play. Priorities.

But the real kicker? He’s not quitting his job. Nope. He’s sticking with the family business and working towards qualifying as a heating engineer. Because apparently, £7.5 million isn’t reason enough to bail on blocked drains.

And you know what? Good for him. Clarkson gets it. Money is great, but it’s not the whole game. Staying grounded, keeping his family close, and continuing to work on his craft? That’s what life’s really about.

So, while the rest of us sit here wondering what we’d do with £7.5 million (besides cancelling all future Monday mornings), Clarkson’s already shown us the answer: you keep living your life. With maybe a Gucci bag or two along the way.