I was offered what felt like my dream job about a month ago. The hiring manager mentioned he was just waiting for final approval, which he said would be completed within a week. However, three weeks have passed since that conversation, and today the recruiter informed me that he hasn't heard anything in over two weeks. He expressed concern about the lack of communication, which has left me feeling quite demoralized. I'm starting to wonder if this offer is dead. Given the current job market, which seems even worse than a couple of months ago, I'm beginning to apply for other positions, but I'm not finding much that excites me. I'm feeling uncertain and anxious about my next steps.