Chartered Company Secretary (ICSA)

[cheerup]

I'm thinking of starting a part time masters LLM degree in Corporate Governance which would also be the first step towards becoming a Company Secretary. Is this a silly thing to do at the age of 39 given that it's going to be at least 10 years until I achieve chartered status (assuming I can do it at all) and will need to take a pay cut initially?

I have a first degree in International Management and French and coming up for 20 years of work history but took a wrong turn about 10 years ago end and now find myself at the end of a very dull career cul de sac.

I would love to hear from anyone who is working in this field and to get your honest opinion.

[webminx]

Hello Cheerup,
Not working in this field but am thinking of doing the same as you so watching with interest. Am stuck in a career rut and have enjoyed the exposure my roles to date have given me to corporate governance. Also toying with retraining as a lawyer but feel that is not really as viable in practical terms as a company secretary career.