Yup. Fell into it. Made a career out of it. It’s all good, if you can find / make a niche as I have.
CIPS is a good door opener, but experience is also what people want to see (chicken / egg scenario). Level 4, 5 & 6 eventually. But you don’t need it.
Where are you based? My firm is always looking for people to bring in & train up.