Take inspiration from Jack Ma. He was rejected by Harvard 10 times. He was the only guy among 24 not to be offered a job at KFC. http://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/rejected-by-harvard-rejected-by-kfc-now-one-of-the-worlds-richest-1218201 .
Dont wait for a Murthy or SM to give you warm hugs and pat on the back if ever. You set the goals and your destination. F*k these layoffs and come out smarter.