How soon to apply for new job

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I recently started a new job in my current workplace (promoted post and completely different area to my previous role in which I had 13 years experience at the same academic institution.) A very similar job has come up at a local uni which pays 10.000 more. I have not had a great experience in new role - toxic culture in new dept amongst many other issues. Is it too soon to apply for a new job when I have only been doing this one since end of March? Would you consider an application with such short recent experience and how would I justify this in a potential interview without sounding negative/money grabbing?

It's fine. Plenty of people do this when a job role isn't right for them. Besides, sounds like you've been with the company for a while anyway, it's just the job role itself that is new.

Apply for the new role! Worst case scenario is that you don't get the job. If you're in a toxic work situation, get out ASAP. If the new employer asks, just say you feel as though your current employer won't be able to offer you further progression/training, and just express how much this new company/role appeals to you and that you couldn't pass up the chance to apply when it came up.

Thank you this is really helpful and has given me the kick to apply for it. New job getting more toxic by the minute