Hi Jim! (And everyone else), sorry for crashing your thread, I've been enjoying reading along on your down under adventures.
I'm currently on the Ascent with my husband and we've been having a good laugh at this post all week with Marcus. He requested I post a correction for him as he is still an assistant waiter on the Ascent (and in my opinion the best assistant waiter ever). This is the third time we've sailed with Marcus and he is simply spectacular.
He also asked me to mention that he doesn't want to be a waiter but instead a butler. Unfortunately, with the recent sky suite changes that happened, a lot of butlers are still at home awaiting a contract as they have reduced the number of butlers onboard but nevertheless he hopes to change roles one day so he can be even more apart of the guest experience and providing the exceptional service level he's known for.
Anyway, hope you keep enjoying yourself!