Your Career, Your Decision
Having one brief stint on your resume is not a big deal.
Be honest about why you left after a short time that you realized early on that the job wasn't a great fit and that you were presented with a better opportunity you couldn't turn down. Honesty is the best policy.
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"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.”- John Maxwell
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