re: Advice in Career: Unrealistic boss and concerned about termination

Personally, I don't think it is a horrible look. You took a new job, about halfway-in you realized that the culture may not be a fit for you, but you continued to try and make it work. I would not have any qualms about that.

Just be open and honest, I would suggest not bashing your prior employer though, just state that it was not a good fit, you tried to make it work, but you felt you could provide more value elsewhere.