This is how it always has been in the tech industry. It is just that the last few years been very prosperous that many recent graduates have not even experience

This is how it always has been in the tech industry. It is just that the last few years been very prosperous that many recent graduates have not even experienced the down sides. Best things to do is keep building your skill sets and maintain relationship and help out coworkers so that they are there when you next need referral for a job.