The same place they were 10 years ago or so, I suppose.

Which would be the definition of stagnation

Absolutely. More reason to appreciate, rather than attack, the rich.

As well as more reason to appreciate, rather than attack, the people that the rich employ. Nobody is doing any favors here. The rich hire because they need people and people get hired because they need jobs. There are no real favors being given here. Just mutual benefit.