I do not see how being officially dx'd can ruin a career. I have a 30-page (very informative) diagnostic report - personality, intelligence, everything - and I am pursuing a career. I do not see a connection. It can only be helpful - e.g. had I had the knowledge of my intelligence strengths earlier, I would have selected a different career.

Continue to recommend it. It is not done by psychiatrists - neuropsychologists do it. It is very expensive though.