Well I'm still getting paid every week, so we definitely appear to be. If you want a better answer, you'll have to ask the executives. 

[...don't ask the executives, Valmont. As for that second question...] 

I take it this 'Dark Hand' is your organization? Never heard of it - and I wouldn't go holding your breath, expecting anyone around here to recognize it, either. 

As far as Team Rocket is concerned, you're just another grunt. It's up to you to prove that you're worth more than that.