On a jobsite in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, a construction worker overslept his break by five minutes. When he returned late to work, his supervisor became irate, slapped him and told him he was going to dock him a day’s pay.

This strategy proved to be less than effective for the 30 year old construction supervisor. The worker grabbed a steel bar and beat the supervisor to death. The worker fled the site, but was later captured. He’s now being held for murder.

This incident reinforces the need to treat our co-workers, subs and subordinates (in fact, everyone on the jobsite) with dignity and respect. We will disagree. Consequences will need to follow actions. But we all benefit by staying cool and keeping perspective.

Don’t be a bully and don’t be a jerk. The going around and coming around may happen sooner than you think.