I started Bitcoin mining in 2011 with my Radeon HD 6870, the reference card for Bitcoin mining.
I have never mined continuously and finally stopped mining altogether in 2013.
And now I'm a full time baker 24/7/365 and do not hold BTC any more.
You don't hold BTC? Blasphemy!
I don't mine and I don't bake, but if I were to choose I'd probably choose PoS. I know that PoW is a stronger and safer system but most people can't afford to put a 10kW unit in their apartment. PoW really limits our ability to get involved. To stake you only have to invest some money. To mine you need a suitable location with cheap power and time to watch over the operation.