Articleship for aged

Hi Everybody

I am working in UAE as a senior accountant.Now I registered for IPCC and attending examination may 2012.I dont know when should register as article .I am also in old age more than 35.My ambition is become chartered accountant.I dont know what should I do after I Pass IPCC,drop current job and do article ship .Because current job  I am earning near US$ 2500.PM. Please give me some advice

Thanks

Nazeer.P.M